Performance Breathing Workshop

Master your breath, master your mind. This workshop is designed to help you develop control over your stress response, improve endurance, and build resilience in high-pressure situations. No prior experience is required, just the ability to swim 100 meters.

What to Expect

A mix of theory and practical application in a pool-based environment
Hands-on breathwork training to enhance performance and manage stress
A guided ice bath experience to learn how to stay calm under pressure
A supportive and engaging atmosphere with like-minded individuals

What You’ll Learn

Fundamental breathing techniques for emotional regulation and stress management
Strategies to boost endurance and athletic performance
Breathwork for surf hold-down training and similar high-intensity situations
The science behind these methods and how to apply them in daily life

Workshop Schedule

📍 7:30 - 10:00 AM | Windermere Pool

Introduction to conscious breathing and stress management
Learn how to control your breath in challenging situations
Pool-based drills to test breath control, harnessing stress, and CO₂ tolerance
Experience dynamic breath-hold exercises in a controlled, safe environment
Work progressively—each drill builds confidence and awareness

📍 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Ice Baths & Recovery Breathwork

Nervous system education: understand stress responses and how to regulate them
Learn how to control key bodily systems using conscious breathing techniques
Experience the power of cold exposure—how to stay calm and in control under extreme stress
Apply breathing techniques to shift from high-intensity activation into deep recovery

What to Bring

✔ A short wetsuit or an old 3/2 is ideal (pool is heated, but you'll be in there for a while)
✔ Towel, water bottle & snacks.
✔ Well-fitting goggles (spares available, but personal ones are best - no scuba masks)
✔ An open mind - this is a chance to connect, learn, and challenge yourself.

Join us for this transformative experience and take control of your breath, mind, and performance!

Any questions reach out to either Jack @ Elevatedawareness or Ollie @ Kaizen Kinetics