Breathwork HQ

10/03/2026

We’re Back
HEAD ABOVE WATER 2026 Free Breathwork & Ice Baths

Join us on Collaroy Beach as part of the Head Above Water 24‑hour charity swim 2026, where we’ll again be offering a special inner‑reset for swimmers, supporters and the local community. While the action unfolds in the water, Meditation HQ will be guiding a grounding beach meditation at 4:00 pm, followed by Breathwork and Ice Bath immersion with John of BreathworkHQ and Mal of Narraprana from 4:30–5:30 pm, all held within the Head Above Water event..

Book your free spot and finish your day feeling grounded, clear and fully alive at Collaroy Beach Rockpool..

Tickets available via the bio link above..

Credits: 😍
Head Above Water
Meditation HQ
Narraprana
John Ireland

04/03/2026

🌊 Reset. Reconnect. Revitalise.

Start your Saturday by the sea at the Ocean Lovers Festival, Manly Cove 🌅

🧘‍♀️ Begin with free Sunrise Yoga at 7:30am with then stay for an 8:30am Breath & Ice session with myself, John Ireland, founder of Breathwork HQ.

Breathe deeper, awaken your body, and meet the ocean’s energy with calm and clarity. Discover how conscious breathing and cold immersion can boost vitality, sharpen focus, and build inner strength—all while connecting you to the natural rhythm of the sea.

💙 Reserve your free spot now and join us for a morning of movement, breath, and ocean‑inspired restoration.
Together, we’re strengthening our relationship with the ocean—one breath at a time. 🌊

03/03/2026

Connection begins in the body — and so does inner calm.

What a beautiful morning on the sand collaborating with — bringing singles together through breath, courage, and shared experience.

Thank you to Laura and to every brave soul who stepped out, shook off the nerves, breathed deeply, and chose to connect in a different way. No bar. No apps. Just presence, physiology and people.

This is what BREATHWORK HQ is all about — community, connection, mental fitness and emotional regulation. It’s about creating space in the body so that clarity, calm, and natural compassion can rise.
These practices aren’t just for stressful moments — they help build capacity, staying regulated to avoid burnout. Through breath, somatic awareness and mindful movement, we strengthen our ability to stay grounded, focused and connected — to ourselves and each other.

Whether it’s Breath & Ice, somatic movement, corporate wellbeing or one-to-one deep restoration — the work is about how you feel in the space that’s held for you.
If you’re curious to explore this, or you’re seeking a trauma-informed facilitator for your next event or private session — reach out. There’s no better time to start your practice than now. 🌿

Special thanks to
his help on the day.. 🙏🏼🙏🏼
for the amazing coffee

SydneyWellness

16/02/2026

Calling All Singles! 💛
Saturday 21st Feb | 8:30am

Ready to meet someone the natural way?

Join us at Collaroy Beach for a fun morning of Breathwork + optional Ice Baths, followed by coffee and connection at The Collaroy.

This isn’t your typical dating event… You’ll connect through shared experience, good vibes, and who knows — you may even be matched with a potential partner through Unwritten Dating (details in the link).

Come for the breath.
Stay for the spark.
Leave with new connections.

Spots are limited — grab yours via the link in the bio above ☝️

30/01/2026

The Essence of Breathwork: A Three-Part Evening Journey

(Three consecutive Thursdays at Sweat and Tonic, Maroubra)

Join us for 3 evenings of Breathwork — a transformative exploration of breath, body, and inner landscape.

Guided by experienced facilitator John Ireland (GPBA-accredited ethical breathwork practitioner), you’ll be immersed in a curated breathwork and soundscape experience designed to connect you deeply to your body, mind, and spirit.

This series is designed as a somatic-informed, nervous-system-aware experience that supports self-agency, resilience, and a growing sense of inner capacity over time.

Rather than rushing into intensity, we take you gently through activation → deep processing → integration across three Thursday evenings. We begin with movement, calm functional breathing, and somatic cues to build safety and familiarity in the body — creating the foundation for true nervous system regulation.

Each week deepens intentionally:

• Week 1: Foundations of breath awareness and gentle embodiment
• Week 2: Expanding into conscious connected flow
• Week 3: Full conscious connected breath journey with sound

Accompanied by a thoughtfully crafted soundscape, this immersive experience invites you to release tension, expand self-awareness, and explore your inner landscape at your own pace. It takes time to build capacity within the body — and we honour that process through breath, sound, and clear guidance.

Perfect for beginners and seasoned practitioners wanting to rediscover the essence of who they are — one breath at a time.

📍 Sweat and Tonic, Maroubra

📅 Thursdays 5, 12, 19 February | 8:00–9:15 pm

🎟 Tickets via link in bio

29/01/2026

23/01/2026

Pop-Up Breathwork & Communal Sound Immersion

What we shared on Sunday wasn’t about fixing or forcing.
It was about meeting ourselves where we are—and coming together to create harmony through the body.

When I speak about nervous system regulation, I’m referring to practices that support the body to shift from stress and survival back into safety, presence, and connection—through breath, movement, awareness, and relationship.

My work is guided by three pillars:

1 | Daily Regulation — Somatic Hygiene
Small, consistent practices that ground us: nasal breathing with diaphragm engagement, simple breath ratios, orienting to our environment, felt-sense micro-movements, barefoot grounding, sunlight, whole foods, mindful hydration, and pausing before reacting.
Regulation begins here.

2 | Weekly Capacity Building — Expanding the Window of Tolerance
Practices that build resilience and help us stay present with a wider range of sensations (inspired by Peter Levine and Somatic Experiencing).
Natural movement like crawling or rolling, somatic tracking, mindful time in nature, pendulation between inner sensation and environment, social connection, and co-regulation through shared breath or sound.

3 | Monthly Deep Exploration — Integration & Transformation
Deeper, invitational practices once or twice a month: conscious connected breathwork, sound, emotion, touch, play, creative expression, and extended time in nature—always meeting ourselves with curiosity and compassion.

What makes these gatherings powerful is co-regulation—humans breathing, moving, and sounding together with shared intention. Even in our differences, harmony can emerge.

My approach is informed by somatic science and grounded in lived experience as a trauma-informed breathwork facilitator, bridging European and Australian influences, and guided by ethics and consent.

Grateful to everyone who attended, and to didgeridoo players Michael C and Vic 🤍
We’ll keep sharing this work with the community.

22/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined the recent Breathwork and Sound session at – what an incredible evening with 35 beautiful humans filling the studio with presence, curiosity, and calm.

This practice was all about soft, gentle breathwork – coming together to explore the breath, the body, subtle movements, the pace of our breathing, and the many nuances of becoming truly breath-aware.

We started with movement, then into some simple breath shapes like box and triangle breath then into slightly faster breathing patterns, just touching on the wide variety of breathing styles available and the importance of a regular breath practice for building inner regulation.

Grounding, movement, humming, orientating, play, gurgling, laughter, singing, meditation and connection to nature all played a part in helping the nervous system regulate and integrate, supporting the body to naturally adapt, form new somatic memories, and build fresh habits and awareness.

A heartfelt thank you to the members of for your openness and willingness to explore, and a huge congratulations to PJ and Nina for creating such a fabulous yoga and fitness space – the atmosphere in the studio is something special. Thoroughly enjoying evening and very much looking forward to returning in February as we begin our three‑part Breath Journey together.

10/01/2026

✨ Exciting News! ✨

Breathwork HQ is partnering with Sweat And Tonic, Maroubra’s new FAR Infrared Heated Yoga & Fitness Fusion Studio, to bring you transformative breathwork and sound sessions in 2026.

To celebrate this collaboration, I’ll be running a free Breathwork & Sound Workshop exclusively for Sweat And Tonic members on Thursday, January 15.

While we prepare to launch our full program, this is a perfect opportunity to try Sweat And Tonic for yourself! They’re currently offering a 💥 1‑Week Trial – 3 classes for only $33! 💥

Experience their amazing classes — Yoga, Yoga/Fitness, Barre, Boxing, and Mat Pilates — in their stunning new Maroubra studio, and get a taste of the powerful Breathwork sessions to come.

To join the free workshop, you’ll need to be a Sweat And Tonic member — so take advantage of their special offer and come breathe, move, and regulate your nervous system with us.

👉 Visit www.sweatandtonic.au or follow to sign up.

All members and new members are warmly welcome!

08/01/2026

This second part of my 2025 photo story is a continuation of gratitude – for the humans, the spaces, the instruments and the lands that have held me while I hold others.

Deep thanks to Meditation HQ, Breathless Expeditions, The Shed and Fabie of Resilience Rise Retreat for inviting me in and trusting me to bring the breath, ice, sound and regulation into your communities.

To my instruments – bowls, drums, didgeridoo and all the tools of vibrational medicine – thank you for the joy, release and beauty you continue to channel through my hands and into the hearts and nervous systems of so many.

To my mum and her beautiful friends, who breathe with me every time I return home: thank you for your love, sincerity and for bringing me into this world so I can do this work.

And to the bush, to Country, for the moments of walking with a didgeridoo on my back, barefoot and free – I give thanks to my breath, my body, sound and the earth for reminding me who I am and how deeply held we all are.

If you were part of any of these moments this year, thank you. Your presence, your breath and your trust are the real highlights of 2025.

Special thanks to




marri simon

06/01/2026

I’m thrilled to be part of the Resilience Rise Day Retreat, designed for mature teenagers and young adults up to 25.
Join us for a day of celebration, intentional growth, and self-empowerment. We’ll explore what truly matters to you, set meaningful intentions, and delve into skills for self-regulation and building inner capacity.
It’s all about connecting, empowering, and embracing the journey ahead with resilience and understanding. I can’t wait to share this transformative experience with you all!

A day of reflection, renewal, and embodied resilience—honouring what has been, releasing what no longer serves, and rising into the year ahead with clarity.

19/11/2025

We began our Resilience Rise Retreat with a gathering at Church Point, followed by a short ferry ride to the stunning YHA Pittwater. Surrounded by a breathtaking oasis of trees, rocks, water, and wildlife, we took in the beauty of this peaceful sanctuary together. We took a quiet moment to visit a hidden beach and inlet nestled among mangroves — a perfect space to begin sharing our stories within this incredible ecosystem. Back at the retreat, we continued our circle over dinner, where the vulnerability and courage shared by everyone was truly inspiring.
Thank you all for bringing your beautiful, authentic selves and trusting this journey with us. More moments and reflections from our retreat to come — stay tuned.