Findyourbackbone

23/04/2026

Ice used to be a hard no for me. I really did not like the cold. The change in temperature made me feel ill and everything in me wanted to get out.

What changed was learning how to breathe through it, and bringing in what I have learned from the Alexander Technique.

Instead of fighting the experience, I started listening to it.

Breathwork has given me a way to stay with discomfort, to regulate my stress, and to build resilience in a way that calm and ground.

This is why I created my online breathwork course, which I am launching in May. It began when a close friend of mine was feeling overwhelmed and struggling with stress. I wanted to help, and it slowly became something much bigger. It has truly been a labour of love.

I am opening it up to founding members who will get early access, extra online lessons, and some special discounts as a thank you for being part of it from the beginning.

I would love for you to be part of this. Founding members spaces are limited.

21/04/2026

Really excited about leading this 30 minute walking and running workshop. This is followed by and conversational pace 3.5k jog in tatton park.

We will be doing some stretches and games to improve balance and posture. Have some breathwork planned to help open up the lungs and let go of tension.

Book the workshop on the app or direct message me if you are attending the conversational pace jog. The workshop is £5. The run is free and open to everyone.

13/04/2026

I am delighted to be working with Malcolm Balk on this running workshop in Tatton park on 9th March 2026. 10am-4pm.

Malcolm is a well-known Level 4 running coach and still competes in his veteran category. (Age group Canadian half marathon champion in 2011 and 2012. In 2017 he was the Canadian indoor champion at 1500m In 2020 he was ranked 13th in the world at 3000m indoors. That same year, he set 4 provincial records in distances from 400m to 3000m.

Malcolm Balk is the author of two books: Master the Art of Running and Master the Art of Working Out.

The art of running is to be found in the process – in the act itself. The past doesn’t matter, it’s the next step that counts.

Whether you are a novice or an experienced runner, courses in The Art of Running will give you a real insight into the sport and how you can transform your training and performance.

Direct message me to book your place. Spaces are limited so get in touch.

09/04/2026

It is so easy to take lives too seriously. Our jobs our important, our families and friends are important. Our passions and interests are important. But there is also a way of doing things where we can enjoy the process and accept the chaos and still take care of our intention to live moment by moment in the present.

I teach breathwork based on the principles of F.M. Alexander who was determined to show people just how important it is to wake up the conscious mind and to have clarity about how you use your self.

This means your whole self and it includes your attitude to life. When you see through the pantomime of the habitual reaction to stress, you can stop and wake up from the illusion that by adding more pressure you have more success and enjoyment. This is completely the wrong way round.

By letting go of the endless list of demands and focusing on the present moment, there are so many opportunities to see life in a much more playful and enjoyable way. The end result is so much better because it is not achieved at the expense of what you are doing right now.

When I teach breathwork it comes from the foundation of finding ways to breathe with with less stress and less tension. It is based on radical acceptance. Our life on earth is precious and we can find ways to relearn and refind the childlike creativity and humour that so often gets lost.

This video made me laugh. I was was asked to check the sound and after a long day of filming decided to go off script.

Very grateful to for his interjection and for filming the Breathwork course. Thank you to for their advice and support.

Direct message me if you would like to be a founding member and access the Breathwork course first.

Would you like to be part of this project to share Breathwork around the world?

08/04/2026

“People do not decide their futures they decide their habits their habits decide their futures.” F.M. Alexander

It takes a long time to wake up to the reality that’s so much of our behaviour and our reactions are a result of habits and thoughts that were created many years ago. So often we are trapped in patterns of behaviour that are unconscious and that may not be helping us.

This could be the way you stand, it could be the way you react to stress it can even mean the coffee and alcohol you consume to get through the week which stop you sleeping well.

On a deeper level, this can be a sense of unworthiness and not being whole.

So often we are pushing ourselves into shapes and patterns of behaviour that do not serve us and leave us feeling exhausted and lost.

Alexander taught the use of the whole self - that is your body mind and spirit.

He started with the idea of stopping and teaching people how to let go of unnecessary tension. He then taught people how to wake up their conscious mind.

01/04/2026

19/03/2026

Very excited about teaching this breathwork course .

Learn how to reduce stress and improve your confidence. Last few spaces available. Reserve your spot.

16/03/2026

I am am teaching a bresthwork Masterclass Saturday 21 March at 10:45am.

I created this course for athlete and business leaders and people working within the NHS dealing with huge amounts of stress.

It’s designed to help reduce stress and increase your confidence.

If you would like to join please message me to secure your space.

10/03/2026

I was really nervous when I was asked to talk about doing the ice bath safely for - not because of the ice, but because I knew I would be some photographs of myself in my shorts.

Everyone has parts of themselves they are not happy with. In my case, because of the stroke I had when I was six, there was a very strong feeling of remembering how I felt when I was a child in the changing rooms at school feeling self conscious about my appearance and body image. We all come in different shapes and sizes and I wanted to be upfront about the nervousness I had when approaching this project.

I used Alexander technique and breathwork to help me to build confidence and be more comfortable in my own skin. On a very practical level, by learning how to stand tall and with less tension often has a very beneficial impact on your appearance and more importantly, on your confidence.

For so much of my life I was hunched over and pulled down and this impacted my self esteem and how I stood. This did change dramatically over the years after learning Breathwork and Alexander Technique but sometimes we all struggle and have difficult days and I wanted to be upfront about that and show my appreciation for the kind people who helped me.

One tip while using the Ice bath is to take a slower breath out through the nose to help let go of tension. Make sure you are kind to yourself and take advice from your doctor before doing an Ice bath.

Remember less is more with this kind of activity. Start with your feet and legs and build up slowly.

I’m very grateful to and .sportsmassage for their help and advice and to for letting us use their incredible Ice bath.

I am leading a Breathwork masterclass to help reduce stress and improve confidence in Manchester on 21 March 2026. Spaces are limited so please do get in touch.

06/03/2026

James Power from Find Your Backbone is featured in this month’s The Cheshire Magazine.

From overcoming a tragic loss to finding calm under pressure, this article shares tips on how to do the Ice bath safely using breathwork and the Alexander Technique.

Huge thanks to for their outstanding hospitality.

Message to sign up to James Power’s breathwork masterclass.



Read the full interview here:

https://thecheshiremagazine.co.uk/features/take-the-plunge

04/03/2026

I was delighted to featured in this month Cheshire life magazine.

I’m really glad to be part of the Wellness week. So many superb opportunities two meet the lovely people of knutsford who are offering free consultations and opportunities to learn something new.

Please get in touch if you would like a free consultation with me.

I am doing a Breathwork with master class at the on the 21 March 2026. Spaces are limited. Please contact me to book.

This is a fantastic venue and I am teaching the Breathwork course I have taught to NHS consultants and business leaders. It’s a great way to learn how to reduce stress and to increase your confidence.

03/03/2026

Our bodies and our minds are completely connected. Very often during times of emotional distress people will hold that tension deep inside their bodies and it impacts how they sit, stand and move. The Alexander Technique is highly effective for helping people to over come things like back pain but I have seen through the many years of attending training courses and from personal experience the profound impact the Alexander Technique has helping people to grow in confidence and let go of stress and take better care of themselves.

I learned about “breathwork” from an Alexander Technique teacher after my dad died and found this profoundly helpful in overcoming grief and loss and finding my own strength.

In lessons, Alexander Technique teaches will often use the “whispered ah” to help people to gently let go of tension they are holding in real time. Many people come to lessons with back or neck pain or to help them with stress but they find they are more able to respond to pain, loss and painful events in a way that priorities self care and self compassion.

I am teaching a breath work masterclass Saturday 21 March at the House of Social. It is a fantastic venue in the heart of Manchester. The course is designed to help busy professionals to reduce stress.

I have taught this breathwork course to NHS consultants, psychologist and solicitors and business leader for many years and want to share what I have learned.

If you would like more information send me a comment: I’m interested and I can provide more information.