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Functional Breathing Reset (4 Weeks)

Improve how your system responds—at rest, under stress, and across daily life.

what this is

  • A structured 4-week reset to improve how your system regulates day to day

  • Starts with a 90-minute breathing assessment to set direction

  • Followed by simple, guided at-home breathing exercises (10–15 mins daily)

  • Designed to create lasting change in how you respond, recover, and reset

Jump To: How it works | What changesWho it’s for | Start the Reset

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When things aren’t quite off… but not quite right either

Most people don’t arrive here because something is clearly wrong.

It’s more subtle than that.

  • You can get through the day, but it feels more effortful than it should

  • You notice stress lingering longer than expected

  • You feel agitated or “on”, even when things are relatively calm

  • You try to switch off, but struggle to fully downshift

  • You rest, but don’t always feel properly recovered

 

Nothing extreme. Just enough friction to notice.

 

And often, no obvious lever to pull.

 

If this feels familiar, you can start your reset here.

Why we use breathing

What sits underneath these patterns isn’t just “stress”. It’s how your system has adapted to repeated demand — how quickly it ramps up, how long it stays there, and how easily it returns to baseline.

 

Breathing reflects that system in real time, and importantly, it gives you a direct and practical way to influence it.

 

Rather than trying to override how you feel, this approach uses breathing to:

  • introduce small, repeatable signals of regulation

  • improve how your system transitions between states

  • reduce unnecessary effort in how you respond to demand

 

The shift doesn’t come from doing more. It comes from doing the right thing consistently enough that your system begins to adapt.

What this work influences (without overcomplicating it)

Under the surface, this work often touches on things like:

  • how sensitive your system is to carbon dioxide (which influences breathing drive and stress response)

  • whether your breathing tends toward over-breathing or unnecessary effort

  • how comfortably you can use nasal breathing at rest and under light demand

  • basic breathing mechanics and coordination

 

You don’t need to track or understand all of this in detail. It’s simply part of what shapes how your system responds day to day—and what we begin to gently shift through consistent practice.

 

If you’re looking for a practical way to influence how you feel day-to-day, you can begin here.

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“I think we all take breathing for granted… but I’ve seen how transformative it can be when using it consciously.” - Kevin

How the reset works

This is a structured, guided process with daily at-home practice.

 

We’ll begin together live, then you’ll apply what you’ve learned independently—with clear direction and progression across four weeks.

Week 0 — Foundation session

90 minutes, in-person or online

 

We establish your starting point and set the direction.

  • Observe how your system responds in different states

  • Introduce a small number of targeted breathing practices

  • Set a realistic daily structure

  • Clarify what you’re working towards

 

You leave with something clear, simple, and immediately usable.

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Weeks 1–4 — Guided at-home implementation

This is where change actually happens.

 

You’ll be practicing independently, following a structured progression built from your starting point.

 

Each week includes:

  • A clear weekly focus - so you know exactly what to prioritise

  • Progressive practice structure - simple, repeatable, and designed to fit into real life

  • Twice-weekly guidance - to reinforce what matters and keep you on track

  • Weekly check-in - a short reflection to maintain awareness and consistency

 

Daily practice is 10–15 minutes.

 

No overwhelm. No guesswork. No constant switching between techniques.

 

Just consistent, targeted repetition.

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Week 4 — Integration session

30 minutes, in-person or call

 

We review what’s shifted and what continues.

 

  • What’s working

  • What to keep

  • How to carry this forward

“I wanted to work with Kym to improve my performance in training... but the biggest change for me has been my ability to… breathe through intense situations of anxiety.” - Kylie

This isn’t just about breathing

Breathing is the entry point.

But what changes is broader than that.

As your system becomes more efficient at regulating, this often carries into:

  • Sleep and recovery

  • Focus and attention

  • Emotional steadiness

  • Physical energy

 

Not because each of these is trained directly — but because the system underneath them is working more effectively.

"…with practice, our daughter is able to call on techniques in times of need." - Delilah's Parents

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Who this is for

This tends to suit people who:

  • Feel like their system is slightly “on” more often than they’d like

  • Want more consistent energy, focus, or recovery

  • Prefer structure over open-ended exploration

  • Are willing to engage in simple daily practice

  • Want something practical that fits into real life

 

Most people notice a meaningful shift in at least one area—sleep, stress recovery, or energy consistency—within four weeks.

 

The degree of change depends on your consistency.

 

You bring the repetition. I provide the structure.

Why work with me

There’s no shortage of breathing advice online.
Techniques, protocols, and quick fixes are easy to find.

What’s harder to find is clear structure—and knowing what actually applies to you, in a way that’s simple enough to follow and consistent enough to work.

This approach is shaped by working with hundreds of clients across stress, performance, and health contexts, alongside formal training in breath science and applied breathwork.

  • Certified in Breath Science (the only practitioner with this certification currently based in South Australia)

  • One of the first providers of functional breathwork services in SA

  • Experience working across a wide range of real-world contexts—not just controlled settings

  • Focused on practical application, not just explanation or theory

  • Structured to give you clarity, not complexity

 

This isn’t about giving you more techniques.
It’s about helping you apply the right inputs, in the right way, consistently enough that your system actually adapts.

You’re not being asked to learn everything about breathing.
You’re being given a clear starting point and a way to follow through.

If that’s what you’re looking for, you can start your reset here.

Who this is Not for

This may not be the right fit if you’re looking for:

  • Intense or emotionally cathartic breathwork experiences

  • A passive, one-off solution

  • Clinical diagnosis or treatment

  • Highly personalised, ongoing coaching

  • Advanced performance-specific protocols

 

This is a structured reset, not an open-ended container.

Investment

Functional Breathing Reset (4 Weeks)

$349 Intro Offer

Includes:

  • 90-minute foundation session (in-person or online) 

  • 4 weeks of structured, guided practice

  • twice-weekly guidance emails and a weekly check-in

  • 30-minute integration session (in-person or online)

Looking for other options?

Single Session — Breathing Assessment ($199)
A one-off, 2-hour session to understand your breathing and learn a small number of practical tools.
Book a Single Session

Coaching Program (Enquiry Only)
A structured somatic + functional coaching process for those wanting deeper, guided support after foundational work.
Enquire About Coaching

A natural next step

Some people find that once their system becomes more stable, they become curious about what sits underneath.


For those individuals, Somatic Breathwork becomes a natural progression—not because this work is incomplete, but because the foundation makes deeper work more accessible.
Explore Somatic Breathwork

FAQs

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Important Health Disclaimer

This service is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or therapeutic advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition. If you have specific questions relating to your health, please contact me.

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