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Better Breathing for Better Health

Discover how functional breathing can transform your practice. In just 2¼ hours, you’ll learn practical tools to support your clients’ cardiovascular and respiratory health, ease muscular tension, regulate the nervous system and boost immune resilience.

Perfect for Bowen therapists and bodyworkers ready to go beyond technique – this workshop gives you the knowledge and confidence to work with the breath as a powerful tool for healing, between sessions and beyond.

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What can functional breathing help with?

The breathing tools you’ll learn in this workshop are simple, science-backed and immediately useful for a wide range of clients, whether they’re struggling with chronic health issues or seeking performance gains.

You’ll gain insight into how functional breathing relates to:

  • Asthma and respiratory conditions

  • Sleep disorders (including sleep apnoea)

  • Anxiety and nervous system dysregulation

  • Posture and core stability

  • TMJ discomfort and jaw tension

  • Headaches and migraines

  • Sinus issues and blocked noses

  • Neck and shoulder tightness

  • Breathlessness or low endurance

  • Recovery from sports injuries

  • Immune system health and resilience

Who is this workshop for?


This workshop is ideal for:

  • Bowen therapists and bodyworkers
  • Physical and talking therapists
  • Yoga and movement teachers
  • Carers, educators and health professionals
  • Parents and anyone supporting others’ wellbeing

It’s also valuable for anyone personally experiencing issues with breathing, anxiety, posture, or chronic tension – and looking for simple, effective tools to improve daily life.

Who is this workshop for?


This workshop is ideal for:

  • Bowen therapists and bodyworkers
  • Physical and talking therapists
  • Yoga and movement teachers
  • Carers, educators and health professionals
  • Parents and anyone supporting others’ wellbeing

It’s also valuable for anyone personally experiencing issues with breathing, anxiety, posture, or chronic tension – and looking for simple, effective tools to improve daily life.

Better Breathing for Better Health

What Previous Students Say

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This was such a great workshop. Really interesting and well laid out with exercises and information to help me understand why good breathing matters so much for my long term health.

5
Abi Mills
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I found the pace of the training to be really good. The terminology was at the correct level and I found the course easy to follow. I enjoyed the variation of listening and practical activities. I felt as though my breathing dramatically improved, I felt so relaxed during the practical activities, and for the first time since the 1990s – I was able to breathe through my nose again – amazing! Thank you Laura for revolutionising my life!

5
Kirsty Chamberlain
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The time flew by, as I was so wrapped up in what Laura was sharing with us. I am no stranger to breathing pattern disorders, having specialised in them from a physio perspective. The holistic approach, and the respect and awe for the beauty and intelligence of the human body was new, and shed a whole new light on the respiratory system.

5
Jan Cafearo
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I would recommend this session because it opens so many doors, coming at breath from many angles, so it is relevant who anyone who is alive and leading a modern lifestyle. I loved the way Laura gave us simply loads of information, so there will be something there that will pique anyone’s interest. And I also loved that she kept reinforcing the four basic principles, so that anyone can come away with a simple plan of action.

5
Claire McCarthy
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I enjoyed everything about this class! Laura’s presentation style is refreshing. It’s the perfect mix of science, thought provoking examples, practical breathing techniques and beautiful poetry and art. This training is for EVERYONE! I can’t think of anyone this wouldn’t benefit.

5
Helen Cooper
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Such a simple way to help people. Breathing better is a critical life skill that’s never taught and yet is so important.

5
Barbara Jurewicz

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Join us for this 2-hour online course and gain valuable insights into the anatomy and physiology of breathing, along with practical tools and exercises to improve breathing practices. Led by experienced instructor Laura van Tatenhove, this workshop offers a clear understanding of the importance of functional breathing and provides resources for ongoing learning. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a lasting impact on your clients’ wellbeing.

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Meet your Tutor – Laura van Tatenhove

Laura van Tatenhove is passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of people in ways that are affordable and accessible to all. She has had an interest in breathing since the 1990’s when she took up yoga (and yoga specific breathing practises) as a way of giving up smoking and, since 2020, has became particularly interested in the power of functional breathing for health, emotional resilience, athletic performance and much more.

Laura has undertaken breath work training and research with The Oxygen Advantage, Fascia Focussed Anatomy Labs and Lucas Rockwood. She has also appeared on BBC Breakfast Show and BBC Radio. Find out more about Laura here.

Please note that whilst this course is currently being delivered online Laura is very open to presenting this as an in-person workshop, either in its current format or extended to a half or a full day. Please get in touch for more details.

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