Breath & Nervous System Coaching
Bristol, Bath, Frome and Online, UK
Breathe better. Live better
You may be highly self-aware, but your body can still be carrying the effects of chronic stress, overwhelm or years of pushing through.
Your breath is a powerful link between your body and nervous system. The way you breathe influences your physiology, including heart rate, carbon dioxide levels, autonomic nervous system activity and the communication between your body and brain.
When breathing patterns become inefficient, they can contribute to fatigue, brain fog, poor sleep, anxiety and feeling always “on”. Often, these patterns develop gradually and become so familiar that we don’t realise they are there.
Functional breath coaching helps retrain breathing patterns, reduce unnecessary physiological stress and restore your capacity for sustainable energy, recovery and wellbeing.
Because understanding yourself is one thing. Learning to feel what is happening in your body, respond to your needs and create the conditions for change is where real transformation happens.
Want to know if you could benefit from Breath & Nervous System support? Take the quiz…
BREATH & NERVOUS SYSTEM CAPACITY
Are you breathing through your nose (A) or mouth (B)?
Are you breathing into your belly (A) or upper chest (B)?
Are you breathing slowly (A) or rapidly (B)?
Do you pause naturally between breaths? Yes (A) or no (B)?
Is it easy for you to see the movements of your breathing? No (A) or yes (B)?
Can others hear you breathing? No (A) or yes (B)?
Do you sigh or yawn frequently in order to get a deep breath? No (A) or yes (B)?
Do you breathe through your mouth during exercise? No (A) or yes (B)?
If you answered ‘B’ to any of the above Capacity questions, you would benefit from Breath & Nervous System support .
Breath Coaching for Moments that Matter:
Sustainable Performance
Energy &
Focus
Sleep Performance
Burnout Prevention
Emotional Wellbeing
Stress Resilience
Breath Coaching Programmes
to Suit Your Goals:
Root and Recover / Regulate
4-Week Programme:
Purpose:
Understanding your stress responses
Building recovery practices
Learning what emotional regulation feels like
Includes:
1 × 90 mins profile assessment
3 × 50 mins live sessions
Tools, frameworks & resources
Personalised weekly prescriptions & accountability
Root and Build Capacity
8-Week Programme:
Purpose:
Recognise your needs and limits
Stress and load management
Boundaries and energy management
Includes:
1 x 90 mins in-depth profile assessment
7 × 50 mins live sessions
Members Access: Tools, frameworks, resources & nervous system protocols
Personalised weekly prescriptions & accountability
Support in-between
Root, Build and Align
12-Week Programme:
Purpose:
Reconnecting with yourself and your values
Sustained performance under ongoing load
Aligned living
Includes:
1 x 90 mins in-depth profile assessment
11 × 50 mins live sessions
Members Access: Tools, frameworks, resources & nervous system protocols
Personalised weekly prescriptions & accountability
Support in-between
Breath & Physiological Profiling
You may understand yourself well, but your body often communicates in ways we don’t always notice. My breath and physiological assessments help you explore how your body responds to stress, pressure and recovery. Looking at factors such as breathing patterns, heart rate variability, wellbeing and recovery markers, we uncover insights into your unique physiology and what may help you feel more balanced, energised and supported.
Non-Sleep Deep Rest
A guided deep rest practice designed to help your mind and body switch out of 'doing' mode and into genuine recovery. Ideal for reducing stress, restoring energy, improving focus and supporting better sleep.
Can be booked as a one-to-one or group session.
FAQs
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No experience is needed.
You don’t need to breathe “correctly” or in a certain way. We work with what’s already available to you.
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Breathwork is the intentional use of the breath to support awareness, regulation, and nervous system balance.
In my work, breath is used gently and responsively, and not as a performance or a technique to “push through” discomfort.
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No. I do not use fast, forceful, or cathartic breathing styles.
This work is not about emotional release at all costs. It’s about helping your nervous system feel supported and resourced. -
This breathwork is used to support nervous system regulation, not intensity or emotional release.
Depending on your needs, this may include:Regulation-based breathing (informed by Polyvagal Theory)
Breathing to support deep rest, sleep and recovery
Breathing chemistry (reducing over-breathing, improving efficiency & capacity)
Breathing mechanics (nasal, diaphragmatic, less effortful breathing)
Breathing for movement or exercise
Breathwork to support burnout and chronic overwhelm
Breathwork to build interoceptive awareness and presence
All practices are paced, practical, and responsive to your system.
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Most contraindications relate to extreme breathwork, such as prolonged breath holds or forceful over-breathing.
The breathwork I use is gentle and regulation-focused. There is no pushing, hyperventilation, or intense breath retention. Practices are always adapted, and breathwork is optional.
Breath-hold and over-breathing training is not for individuals with:Cardiac issues (e.g., heart disease, arrhythmias).
Uncontrolled high blood pressure or diabetes.
Severe respiratory diseases (e.g., COPD, emphysema).
Pregnancy.
History of stroke or aneurysm.
Recent high stress, anxiety or panic attacks
Psychosis or PTSD
Client Testimonials
“I have had a wonderful experience with Anette. She has such a calm presence and is so insightful. I had no idea I’ve been breathing so shallowly for so long! I feel so much more calm and grounded after my sessions with her!”
Rosie BM.
“NSDR with Netts was amazing! She has the most soothing voice and makes you feel instantly at ease. I finished the session feeling light, calm, and completely free of my usual Sunday evening anxiety. 100% recommend!”
T. Lewis