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Physiology Flow Functional breathing for movement, health and well-being

24/06/2026

If you’ve noticed that since peri-menopause or menopause you feel more anxious, more tired, less resilient to stress, or like your body just doesn’t cope the way it used to — it’s not all in your head and its not all just the hormones either.

Hormonal changes can affect the nervous system, sleep, recovery, mood, and even the way we breathe.

Many women unknowingly begin breathing faster, higher into the chest, or through the mouth more often during times of stress and hormonal change. Over time, this can leave the body feeling wired, exhausted, and constantly “on edge”.

Functional breathing focuses on restoring calmer, more efficient breathing patterns to help support the body during this transition.

More efficient breathing will give you improvements in:
• Sleep and night waking
• Anxiety and overwhelm
• Brain fog and focus
• Energy levels
• Exercise recovery
• Muscle tension and joint stiffness
• Feeling calmer and more grounded

Breathing is something we do over 20,000 times a day — and how we do it matters.

The smallest changes can make the biggest difference.

The most important change you can make is breathing through your nose as much as possible, this includes while at rest, during light and moderate exercise and while sleeping.

Functional breathing is scientifically proven to
• Reduce hot flushes by 44%
• improve sleep quality by
• 34%
• Lower anxiety by 30%
• Boost energy and focus by 25%

You can reclaim your power in perimenopause and beyond

22/06/2026

Today my arms needed some love
And always some spine rotation

19/06/2026

Yesterday's LIFT class left me with that satisfying feeling of muscles that have worked hard.

Today I'm spending hours in the car, so a dedicated recovery session isn't going to happen.
Instead, I'm using a couple of simple Body by Breath tools:
• A softly inflated Coregeous ball to support my posture and help my breathing stay easy and relaxed.
• Yoga Tune Up therapy balls for my hamstrings and upper back to provide gentle pressure as the movement of the car does the work.

Small ways of supporting recovery, movement and nervous system regulation during a normal day.

That's one of the things I love most about Body by Breath. It's not something that only happens in class. It's a collection of practical tools you can use wherever life happens.

Have you got any simple recovery habits that help after exercise?

Does your child ever struggle with big feelings, worry, overwhelm, poor sleep or finding their calm?What many parents do...
12/06/2026

Does your child ever struggle with big feelings, worry, overwhelm, poor sleep or finding their calm?

What many parents don't realise is that something as simple as breathing can make a big difference

Workshops in Oxfordshire
Family wellbeing
Childrens school workshops or lunch clubs

Comment 'breathe' or DM for details

Your partner thinks you're snoring. Your body thinks you're struggling to breatheIf you're constantly tired, running on ...
10/06/2026

Your partner thinks you're snoring. Your body thinks you're struggling to breathe

If you're constantly tired, running on caffeine, feeling more stressed than you'd like to admit, or getting regularly elbowed in the ribs because you're snoring like a chainsaw...

This is for you.

Before you scroll past because it sounds a bit too "wellness"...

Functional breathing isn't about sitting cross-legged on a cushion, finding your inner child, or spending hours doing breathwork.

It's about learning how to breathe properly so your body can work better.

Better energy.
Better sleep.
Less stress and anxiety.
Improved focus.
Less snoring.
A calmer nervous system.

You spend time maintaining your car, your house, your tools, your career...

When was the last time you checked in on the one system you use every second of every day?

I offer:
1-to-1 coaching
Weekly classes
Workshops
Private group sessions
Corporate wellbeing workshops

And if you're reading this thinking:

"Sounds useful, but I'm not dragging myself out to evening workshop after work..."

Fair enough.

Why not get your workplace to bring it to you?

Tag your employer in the comments, tell me where you work, or share this post with whoever looks after staff wellbeing. I'll happily have a conversation about running a workplace workshop.

You don't need to become a wellness enthusiast.

You just need to breathe better.

Drop me a message if you'd like to find out more.

Breathe, play, connect and be calm together as a family.This interactive workshop brings parents and children together t...
02/06/2026

Breathe, play, connect and be calm together as a family.

This interactive workshop brings parents and children together to learn simple breathing tools for calm, emotional regulation, healthy airway development, sleep, focus, learning and wellbeing.

Through games, movement, stories, connection and practical breathwork inspired by the award winning wellbeing book, Susie Sloth and her Secret Superpower, families learn playful techniques they can continue together at home.

Activities are adapted for different ages, making the workshop suitable for toddlers, children and teens with their parents/carers

A relaxed, inclusive session where families can slow down, connect, co regulate, and build simple daily habits that support wellbeing for the whole family.

Sessions may include:
Interactive storytelling
Breathing games and activities
Education on the science of functional breathing
Movement and body awareness
Family breathing practices
Parent guidance and practical tips
Take-home resources for daily practice

This workshop is delivered by a certified oxygen advantage functional breathing coach specialising in children's health and wellbeing and hosted by Rooted in Burford.

Spaces are limited
Further dates to announced
DM me with any questions
Book using the QR code or here👇
https://backoffice.bsport.io/m/Rooted%20in%20Burford/5653/calendar/?isPreview=true&date=2026-06-08

Hyperbaric oxygen therapyThere is an opportunity for carterton to access this therapy provided by rebalance wellbeing hu...
31/05/2026

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
There is an opportunity for carterton to access this therapy provided by rebalance wellbeing hub who are based in Oxford.

This therapy has so many benefits for many different conditions
Pop over to the carterton community page to respond to their poll.
I have done a one off session in the past as someone without any specific medical conditions and found it really helpful for general energy levels.

Better breathing isn’t about taking bigger breaths to get more oxygen for more energy. It’s about creating better condit...
27/05/2026

Better breathing isn’t about taking bigger breaths to get more oxygen for more energy. It’s about creating better conditions for the body to do what it’s designed to do.

We often talk about “having energy” like it’s something we either wake up with… or don’t.

The food industry has made us believe if we 'need energy' we should eat something full of sugar

And, yes we need a consistent good amount and quality of sleep to wake up refreshed,
We need to eat a good balanced diet to give our body the resources it needs for energy.

But, energy isn’t something we simply HAVE.
It’s something we CREATE.
Your body creates energy through movement, oxygen, circulation, adaptability, and demand.
The body responds to what we ask of it.
When we move well, breathe well, and create the right conditions internally, our cells can produce energy more efficiently.
And breathing is a huge part of that.

Functional breathing helps improve oxygen delivery and carbon dioxide tolerance — both essential for efficient energy production, recovery, focus, and resilience.
When we feel tired, stressed, in pain, or overwhelmed, we often breathe in ways that actually reduce efficiency:
• shallow breathing
• mouth breathing
• upper chest breathing
• over-breathing
The result?
More tension. Less efficiency. More fatigue.

Movement creates demand.
Breathing supports the system.
The body responds.

Energy follows function.

That’s why functional breathing retraining can impact:
✔ energy
✔ recovery
✔ stress resilience
✔ movement quality
✔ sleep
✔ pain
✔ performance

Your body is always responding to the signals you give it.

Breathe better.
Move better.
Create better energy.





Many women are told that feeling exhausted, anxious, foggy-headed, waking at 3am, or struggling with hot flushes is “jus...
25/05/2026

Many women are told that feeling exhausted, anxious, foggy-headed, waking at 3am, or struggling with hot flushes is “just part of menopause.” something to expect and to accept

But the way we breathe can have a huge impact on how we feel during peri-menopause and post-menopause.
Functional breathing helps support the nervous system, energy production, sleep, focus, stress resilience, and even hormonal balance.

When breathing becomes fast, shallow, or through the mouth — often during times of stress or hormonal change — the body can stay stuck in a state of tension and fatigue.
Learning to breathe in a more functional way can help:
Improve sleep quality
Reduce anxiety and overwhelm
Support energy and focus
Calm hot flushes and stress responses
Improve exercise tolerance and recovery
Support overall wellbeing during hormonal transition
Small changes in breathing habits can create powerful shifts in how the body feels day to day.

Menopause isn’t something to simply “get through.” With the right support, you can feel calmer, stronger, and more energised through this stage of life. 💛

join me for my Functional Breathing workshop for hormone balance and menopause support—designed for women at all stages, whether you're experiencing your monthly cycle and get PMS or moving through perimenopause and menopause.
Through retraining your day to day breathing pattern and some mindful breathing you can help bring your hormones into a more balanced state or support your nervous system and health as your body adapts to a lower hormone state

Friday 3rd July
1:30pm
Rooted in Burford
https://backoffice.bsport.io/m/Rooted%20in%20Burford/5653/workshop/?isPreview=true&coaches=134529&tabSelected=2

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