Breath Retention – Level I
Learn the lost of breath retention and increase your breath-holding ability, and gain on-demand calm, composure, & focus
On this professional and comprehensive 3-day online course you will learn powerful breathing techniques to stay calm, focused, and perform at your very best during high-pressure situations. You will master the art of preparation before stressful events, learn how to harness the power of your breath to overcome stress, anxiety and prevent panic before, during and after critical moments—whether that’s exams, presentations, interviews, or demanding deadlines—and discover how to use your breath to create a relaxed and confident presence that enhances your performance and success.
Duration: 3-days; 9 hours (Fri, Sat, Sun; or Tue, Wed, Thurs)
Day/Time: Fri 18:00-21:00; Sat 12:30-15:30; Sun 12:30-15:30 GMT/BST
Format: 3 x 120-minute live online sessions
Delivery: Zoom; English
Includes: All live sessions with PJ; certificate of completion; 1 month of email support after program completion; access to lesson recordings
Fee details: Regular €250 €175 per person (early bird)
Suitable for: Complete beginners
Participants: Max 8 per session
To book, click Book Now and pay. Once I receive payment, I’ll send you an email to confirm your preferred course dates.
Upcoming Breathing for Busy People Level I Courses 2025
| Course dates | Booking |
| 12, 13, 14 Sept (Fri, Sat, Sun) | Book Now |
| 19, 20, 21 Sept (Fri, Sat, Sun) | Book Now |
| 10, 11, 12 Oct (Fri, Sat, Sun) | Book Now |
| 17, 18, 19 Oct (Fri, Sat, Sun) | Book Now |
| 14, 15, 16 Nov (Fri, Sat, Sun) | Book Now |
| 21, 22, 23 Nov (Fri, Sat, Sun) | Book Now |
Course Outline
Each lesson you will learn the most essential breathing techniques to transform your ability to manage stressful and high-pressure situations. You will learn and develop your own daily breathing routine so you can build long-term and sustainable resilience, composure, and confidence. As a bonus, each week will include tips and tricks to make your breathing more effective when you need it most.
Day 1: Fundamentals and Morning Routine
- Stress and anxiety in high-pressure situations and their impact on the body, respiratory system, mental clarity, and decision making
- The basics behind breathing for immediate composure, calm, and clarity
- Simple movements and stretches for breathing
- Fundamental breathing techniques for grounding
- Morning breathing routine
- Q&A
- Bonus tips and tricks
- Daily breathing routine – posture, natural breathing, body/breath awareness, abdominal breathing, post-breathing relaxation
Day 2: Deep Breathing and Breathing On-the-go
- Re-cap of Day 1
- Full vertical breathing
- Counted vertical breathing
- Extended exhales vertical breathing
- Breathing on-the-go (walking, sitting, or standing; train/plane/subway/bus etc)
- Q&A
- Bonus tips and tricks
- Daily breathing routine – everything in Day 1 plus full counted vertical breathing with extended exhales
Day 3 – Part 1: Energy, Mental Clarity & Cooling Breathing, Holistic Mindset, and Meeting Preparation
- Recap of Day 2
- Energy & mental clarity breathing techniques
- Cooling breathing techniques
- Breathing with a holistic mindset
- Breathing for meetings, presentations, and other important situations (before, during, and after)
- Q&A
- Bonus tips and tricks
- Daily breathing routine – everything in Days 1 and 2 plus energy/mental clarity breathing and cooling breathing
Day 3 – Part 2: Calming Breathing, and End-of-day/Evening Routine
- Calming breathing
- Very calming breathing
- Post-breathing relaxation
- End-of-day/before bed routine
- Q&A
- Bonus tips and tricks
- Daily breathing routine – everything in Days 1 , 2, and 3 (Part 1) plus calming/very calming breathing and post-breathing relaxation
Your Instructor
PJ is a specialist breathing instructor with extensive experience helping people stay calm and perform at their best through stressful situations.
PJ’s Philosophy: “The breath is an instrument of mastery with enormous potential to transform an individual’s physical and mental health, wellbeing & happiness”
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need previous experience with breathing/breathwork?
A: No, the course is designed for complete beginners. No prior experience necessary.
Q: What specific benefits will I gain from this course?
A: You’ll master key breathing techniques that you can use on-demand to stay relaxed, focused, and perform at your very best.
Q: Do I need special equipment?
A: No special equipment needed. Just a reliable internet connection for the Zoom/recorded sessions.
Q: How do I confirm my place?
A: Simply click “Book Now” and complete payment. I’ll send you a follow-up email to confirm your preferred course dates. Then I’ll send along the Zoom details.
Q: I have additional questions. How can I get in touch?
A: No problem – just send me a message and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.