Breathing Library
Understand your breathing. Learn the science. Find practical ways to use it.
Breathing is something we do all day, every day.
But understanding how it works can help you make more informed choices about how you breathe, train, recover and respond to stress.
I've created this library to make breathing science easier to understand and apply.
No jargon. No complicated explanations. Just useful information.
Start here
Functional Breathing
Learn about the foundations of healthy, efficient everyday breathing.
Explore:
Nasal breathing
Breathing mechanics
Diaphragmatic breathing
Breathing rhythm
CO₂ tolerance
Breath awareness
Breathing efficiency
Dysfunctional breathing patterns
How to Breathe with Your Diaphragm
Mouth Breathing vs Nasal Breathing: Why It Matters for Your Health
Why Workplace Stress Changes the Way We Breathe (And Why It Matters)
How Does Breathing affect stress
Why Does My Breathing Change When I'm Stressed?
Stress & Nervous System
Explore the relationship between breathing, stress and nervous-system regulation.
Explore:
Stress and breathing
Slow breathing
Breath awareness
Regulation
Heart rate variability
Emotional regulation
Breathing under pressure
How Breathing Affects the Nervous System
Breathing for Women’s Hormones
Sleep & Recovery
Learn more about breathing, sleep and recovery.
Explore:
Nasal breathing at night
Mouth breathing
Snoring
Evening breathing
Recovery
Breathing and fatigue
Can Better Breathing Improve Sleep
Recovery Between High-Intensity Efforts
Performance Breathing
Breathing education for athletes, active people and people who perform under pressure.
Explore:
Breathing during exercise
Recovery
CO₂ tolerance
Nasal breathing
Focus under pressure
Competition preparation
Breathing for Endurance Athletes: How Better Breathing Can Support Performance
Preparing Your Breath for Public Speaking and Workplace Communication
Conscious Connected Breathwork
Learn about this deeper, experiential approach and how it differs from Functional Breathing.
Explore:
What is Conscious Connected Breathwork?
What to expect
Trauma-aware breathwork
Safety and suitability
Functional Breathing vs Breathwork
What is Conscious Connected Breathwork?
Research & Evidence
I regularly review research relating to breathing, stress, sleep, performance and nervous-system regulation.
These articles translate research into plain English so you can understand not only what the research says, but what it may mean in practice.
A note about breathing information
Breathing research is an evolving field.
The information in this library is educational and does not replace personalised medical or psychological advice.
Individual responses to breathing practices vary.
If you have a health condition or are unsure whether a particular practice is appropriate for you, speak with your doctor or qualified healthcare professional.
Want to put the information into practice?
Reading about breathing is a great place to start.
If you'd like personalised support, we can work together to understand your breathing and develop practical strategies for your goals
