Breath Therapy

22/04/2026

22/04/2026

New research shows qigong can reduce symptoms of depression and improve sleep — a simple, gentle practice that supports mental wellbeing.

Qigong combines slow, flowing movement, breath control and focused attention. Studies report that regular practice helps lower anxiety, lift mood and improve sleep quality — benefits many people notice within a few weeks of practising consistently.

Try this:

Start with 10–15 minutes a day, focusing on synchronising breath with movement.

Choose short, repeatable routines and be patient — small, steady steps add up.

Prefer company? Join one of my weekly classes in Shipston‑on‑Stour, my weekly Tai Chi Qigong class in Kenilworth, or practise online via Zoom. No special equipment needed. Book a drop‑in or find a free starter video on my website: https://breath-therapy.uk

Read the full article with a link to the research study here: https://breath-therapy.uk/qigong-for-sleep/

16/04/2026

Join me, the wonderful Joanne, Simone & Lee, and other kindred souls for this fantastic day retreat in beautiful Broadway!

There is a kind of space I see so many women craving right now and I too have craved this as I have moved through my 40's....

💫 A space where they don’t have to hold it all together.
💫 A space where the masks, the roles, the responsibilities, and the pressure can soften for a while.
💫 A space where they can simply be.

The space looks something like......

💫 More than just a moment of pause.
💫 Something that feels nurturing, soul-led, and lasting.
💫 Where I could feel seen, heard, held, and gently guided back to myself.
💫 Where, even just for a moment, I could glimpse who I really am underneath the good girl conditioning, the people pleasing, and everything life has asked me to carry.

That is the heart behind Flourish: A Journey Back to the Heart. ♥️

This day retreat has been created from that place in me, and for that place in you. 🫶

It is a one-day healing and empowerment retreat for women who are ready to lay down what they’ve been carrying and reconnect with themselves in a deeper, more honest way.

On Sunday 7th June at The Lygon Arms, Broadway, I’ll be holding a beautiful day of heart-led healing and reconnection, including:

✨ Cacao Ceremony
✨ Guided Meditation
✨ People Pleasing & Boundaries Coaching
✨ Qi Gong energy movement
✨ Sound Therapy
✨ Energy Healing
✨ Inner Child Healing
✨ A beautiful two-course lunch

This is more than just a retreat day.
It is a space to soften.
To reflect.
To reconnect.
To be nurtured.
To remember who you are beneath the noise.

You’ll leave feeling lighter, calmer, more grounded, and more deeply connected to who you are beneath the noise of everyday life.

I have some beautiful practitioners joining me at The Lygon Arms - for Qi Gong & breath this will be hosted by the beautiful Alissa from Breath Therapy & the sound therapy will be Simone & Lee from Coterie Holistic Wellness

📆Sunday 7th June 2026
⏱️10am–5pm
📍The Lygon Arms, Broadway, Cotswolds

£139 Early Bird | Deposit option available at £70

If this speaks to your heart, I’d love to welcome you.
You can book your place via the link in my bio / below. 🤍

If the 7th June doesn’t work for you, I also have Flourish dates at Cowslip Meadows, Leicestershire on 14th June and Berry Hill Farm, Cirencester on 5th July. 🌼

31/03/2026

Immune Changes After Qigong Practice: What a New Study Suggests for Fibromyalgia & Whole‑Body Healing

✨ New research shows that just one month of Qigong practice may shift key immune markers in people with fibromyalgia.

A 2026 randomized controlled study found changes across several lymphocyte subsets and complement proteins after a short, gentle Qigong program—suggesting this mind–body practice may influence immune regulation in meaningful ways.

🔍 What the study found

- Women with fibromyalgia practiced 30 minutes of Qigong, 3×/week for 4 weeks.
- Compared with controls, the Qigong group showed:
- Lower levels of several lymphocyte subsets (CD3, CD4, CD8, CD16, CD45)
- Higher CD19%
- Increased complement protein C3
- These shifts point toward broad immune modulation, not just a single biomarker change.

🧠 Why it matters

Fibromyalgia involves complex interactions between the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems. Practices like Qigong—combining movement, breath, and focused attention—may help regulate stress physiology, which in turn can influence immune balance.

⚠️ A note of caution
This was a small, exploratory study, and the biological meaning of these immune changes isn’t fully understood yet. More research is needed to link these shifts to symptom improvement.

✨ Ready to Explore What This Could Mean for You?

If you’re curious about how Qigong, functional breathwork, and personalised nutrition could support your health, I’d love to talk with you. As a certified nutritional therapist, functional breathwork practitioner and Qigong instructor, I specialise in helping people regulate their nervous system, restore balance, and reconnect with their bodies in a way that feels safe, grounded, and sustainable.

Book a free discovery call, and let’s explore what’s possible for your body, your energy, and your wellbeing. https://l.bttr.to/VrvrE

In a 2026 study published in Health Science Reports, Manzaneque and colleagues examined whether practicing Qigong for one month could alter immune biomarkers in individuals with fibromyalgia.

15/03/2026

I had a fantastic time teaching the Yang style 8 form t’ai chi qigong workshop in Stow on the Wold. Fantastic, fun group of people, and a gorgeous venue. For any upcoming workshops or classes in the Cotswolds and Warwickshire keep an eye on https://breath-therapy.uk/events

01/03/2026

Ba Duan Jin (Eight Brocades / Eight Treasures)

New Video posted to my YouTube channel. Watch, like, suscribe!

https://youtu.be/I9d2QkkDof8?si=Wcf0rb5igTTA1R7t

*Tai Chi Ba Duan Jin (Eight Brocades) – Traditional Qigong Practice for Health, Energy & Longevity*This video demonstrates a traditional version of Ba Duan ...

28/02/2026

I received this wonderful testimonial today from a client who first came to me with a chronic night-time cough that was severely disrupting his sleep, alongside multiple symptoms linked to asthma and a recent COPD diagnosis.

Unsurprisingly, there were fears and anxieties surrounding these diagnoses. His symptoms were impacting daily life, and once an active person, he was experiencing debilitating exercise-induced breathlessness that stopped him doing the things he loved.

After just five sessions of Buteyko breathwork, his health improved dramatically. Nearly two months later, he remains free from the original symptoms that brought him to see me.

Breathing retraining can be life-changing. It’s gentle, practical and empowering — and the results can happen more quickly than people expect.

If you’re struggling with breathlessness, a persistent cough, asthma symptoms, anxiety around breathing, a COPD diagnosis, or other respiratory concerns, and you’d like to explore whether Buteyko breathwork could help you too, I’d love to speak with you.

Send me a message to book a free discovery call and we’ll see if it’s the right fit for you.

08/02/2026

Practicing Su Jing Gong (Buddhist Qigong) learned directly from Grand Master and Master .online

14/10/2025

✨ It was such a joy to work with this client and witness the life-changing effects that Buteyko breathing had on her long-term chronic cough.

Over the years she’d had scans, invasive tests, tried various medications and felt she’d exhausted every option — yet nothing made a difference.

Her family were frustrated, and she felt embarrassed to attend the theatre, cinema, weddings, funerals, or any quiet gathering where her coughing constantly drew attention. It affected every part of her daily life.

By chance, a friend of one of my previous clients (who had experienced something similar) mentioned Buteyko breathing and Breath Therapy. She wasn’t convinced it would help, but decided she had nothing to lose.

The results were almost immediate — and over time, the programme helped her rebuild healthy, sustainable breathing habits. 🌿

If you struggle with a chronic cough or constant throat clearing, get in touch to find out if Buteyko could help you too.

breath-therapy.uk
alissa@breath-therapy.uk

21/09/2025

This week I had the honour of doing breathwork and Shaolin qigong training with Grand Master Jiang Yu Shan as part of a retreat with Master Shi Heng Yi from in Bucharest.
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03/08/2025