Breathwork

Breathwork is a guided, body-led practice that supports regulation, clarity, and deeper mind-body connection. It is offered exclusively to existing 1:1 coaching clients so sessions are held with full context, established rapport, and a strong focus on safety, consent, and integration.

What Is Breathwork?

Breathwork is a guided practice of conscious, intentional breathing. In simple terms, it is a structured way of using your breath to shift your internal state; physically, emotionally, and mentally.

Your breathing pattern and your nervous system are closely linked. When you are under pressure, your breath often becomes shallow, tight, or held without you even noticing. Over time, this can keep the body in a more activated, “switched on” state. Breathwork helps bring awareness back to the breath and uses specific techniques to support a return to calm, clarity, and regulation.

In a 1:1 session, you are guided through a breathing sequence that is paced to you. Some people experience deep relaxation and a sense of spaciousness. Others notice emotional release, insight, or a stronger connection to their body. There is no right way to experience breathwork; the session meets you where you are on the day.

Because it is such a direct way of working with your body, breathwork can feel surprisingly powerful, even though the only thing you are “doing” is breathing. Over time, many people find that learning to work with the breath supports better self-awareness, emotional regulation, and a more grounded response to everyday stress.

Why People Choose Breathwork

People choose Breathwork when they know something needs to shift, but talking about it or “thinking their way through it” hasn’t helped. It is often chosen as a practical, body-led way to create a reset; to slow down, reconnect, and move out of the constant mental noise that builds up when life is demanding.

Some clients come in feeling tense, wired, or emotionally full. Others feel flat, disconnected, or like they have been running on autopilot for too long. Many simply want a supported space to breathe, release what they have been carrying, and return to a steadier internal baseline.

Because every session is 1:1, the experience is paced to you and your intention on the day. The outcomes are always individual, but below are some of the most common reasons people choose Breathwork.

Feel Calmer & More Grounded

Many people come to Breathwork because they feel constantly “on” or like their system never fully switches off. A guided breathing sequence can support a shift into a calmer, steadier state and help you feel more present in your body.

Clients often describe leaving a session feeling clearer, lighter, and more settled; like they have come back to themselves.

Clear Mental Noise & Gain Clarity

When your mind feels busy or stuck in loops, it can be hard to access clarity. Breathwork is often chosen as a circuit-breaker; a way to step out of constant thinking and reconnect with a quieter internal baseline.

Some clients notice insight or a new perspective simply because their system slows down enough to hear what is actually going on underneath.

Release Built-Up Tension & Emotion

Breathwork can create a safe, supported space for releasing what has been stored in the body; tension, emotion, pressure, and fatigue that has been carried for too long.

Some sessions feel deeply relaxing and subtle. Others can feel more cathartic. There is no “right” experience, and everything is guided at a pace that is appropriate for you.

Reconnect With Your Body & Intuition

Many people feel disconnected from their body; living in their head, running on autopilot, or ignoring signals until they become impossible to ignore. Breathwork helps bring awareness back inside, so you can feel what you feel and respond with more clarity.

Over time, this can support better self-awareness and a more grounded response to everyday demands.

Our Approach

Breathwork is facilitated 1:1 in a private clinical setting and offered exclusively to existing 1:1 coaching clients. This is not a “breathing class” where you learn dozens of techniques. It is a guided, structured process designed to support a shift in state, release what is ready to move, and reconnect you to your body in a safe and supported way.

This style of Breathwork sits within the personal development tradition Di trained in. Sessions are paced to the person and held with clear professional standards; safety, consent, boundaries, and integration are prioritised so the work stays grounded and appropriate on the day.

  • Facilitated 1:1 Breathwork: A private session guided by Di, designed to support regulation, clarity, and emotional release in a structured, supported setting.

  • Paced To The Person: No pushing, no performance. Your session is adapted to your intention, readiness, and what your body is signalling in the moment.

  • Personal Development Focus: Breathwork can help you move beyond mental noise and access deeper self-awareness; the place where patterns, beliefs, and emotional holding often live.

  • Safety, Consent, Integration: Clear boundaries, informed consent, and time to integrate after the breathing sequence so you leave grounded and supported.

What To Expect In Your 2-hour Session

This is a private, one-on-one session in our Preston clinic. Di will guide you through the process step by step and tailor the session to your intention and readiness on the day.

  • Check-In

    We start with a short check-in to understand your intention, your current stress load, and what kind of support is most appropriate for you today.

  • Guided Breathing

    You are guided through a structured breathing sequence in a safe, supported setting. The aim is regulation, release, and reconnection, not pushing through.

  • Integration

    We finish with time to settle, ground, and integrate. This helps you leave feeling steady and resourced, with practical insight to take into daily life.

  • After Your Session

    Plan a softer rest-of-day where possible. Hydrate well, eat simply, and give yourself space to rest. Gentle movement and journaling can also support integration.

Safety, Consent & Ethics

Informed Consent & Boundaries

Before we begin, we explain the process and confirm what feels safe and appropriate for you. You are always in control of your experience and you can pause, adjust, or stop at any time.

Confidential, 1:1 Space

Sessions are delivered 1:1 in a private clinical setting. This creates the space to be supported properly, without rushing, judgement, or pressure.

Contraindications & Modifications

Breathwork is offered within 1:1 coaching so Di can assess suitability with full context. If anything may impact safety or readiness, the approach can be adjusted, postponed, or redirected to what is most appropriate.

Trauma-Informed Facilitation

We prioritise pacing, nervous system safety, and choice. This is not about pushing through intensity. It is about creating a supported environment where the body can settle and shift at a sustainable pace.

Honest, No-Hype Expectations

Breathwork can be powerful, but outcomes are individual. Some sessions feel subtle and grounding, others feel more emotional. We keep expectations realistic and focus on what is appropriate for you on the day.

Is Breathwork For Me?

Breathwork is a powerful, body-led process, but it isn’t one-size-fits-all.

Breathwork is offered exclusively to existing 1:1 coaching clients. This ensures Di is holding the work with full context, established rapport, and the right level of support.

When Breathwork Is Appropriate

  • You're wanting a guided way to slow down, reset, and reconnect with your body.
  • You're open to a body-led process rather than analysing everything in your head.
  • You're ready for a private 1:1 experience that is paced to you.
  • You're willing to prioritise integration after your session (rest, hydration, and a softer schedule where possible).

When Breathwork Is Not Appropriate

  • You are looking for a quick fix or a guaranteed outcome.
  • You prefer a group-style session or a “learn the techniques” class format.
  • You feel unsure about doing this kind of personal work without practitioner guidance.

If You Are Unsure, Here Is What To Do Next

If you are already an existing 1:1 coaching client, speak with Di and she will guide you on suitability and timing.

If you are not currently working with Di, explore the 1:1 coaching options below.

Diane Hackner sitting at a desk with a camera, plant, and iridology charts in our Preston clinic.

Meet Your Practitioner: Di Hackner

Breathwork at Renew Health Co. is facilitated by Di Hackner and offered exclusively to existing 1:1 coaching clients. Sessions are held 1:1 in a private setting and guided with a strong focus on safety, consent, boundaries, and integration.

This is not a generic group-style breathwork class. It is a structured, practitioner-led process that is paced to the person and adapted to what is appropriate on the day. Di’s role is to hold the process clearly and professionally so you feel supported throughout.

Di has completed Breathwork training under Michael Adamedes (Inner Peace Mastery). This training informs how Di facilitates sessions, including clear guidance, grounded delivery, and strong professional standards.

Michael Adamedes is an author, public speaker and psychotherapist with more than 40 years of clinical experience, best known for his work in personal development. In 1983, he established the Euroa Centre, one of Sydney’s first integrative health centres.

Breathwork FAQs

How Should I Prepare?

Wear comfortable clothing and arrive hydrated. Avoid a heavy meal right beforehand. If you are an existing 1:1 coaching client, Di will guide you on what is most appropriate for you.

What Should I Bring?

Just yourself. If you like, bring a water bottle and a light snack for afterwards. You may also want a journal for any reflections that come up after the session.

What Happens In A 2-hour Session?

We begin with a short check-in to clarify your intention and what support is appropriate on the day. You’ll then be guided through a structured breathing sequence, followed by time for settling and integration so you leave feeling grounded and supported.

What If I Don't Know My Intention?

That’s completely fine. Many people arrive unsure. Di will guide a short check-in to help clarify what you’re wanting from the session and what feels appropriate for you right now.

Will I Feel Emotional?

Some sessions feel calm and subtle, others feel more emotional. There is no right or wrong experience. You are supported throughout and the session is paced to what is appropriate for you.

What If I Feel Overwhelmed During The Session?

You are always in control. You can pause, slow down, adjust, or stop at any time. Di will guide you back to a steadier place and support you to stay within what feels safe and manageable.

How Will I Feel After A Session?

Everyone is different. Many people feel calmer, clearer, and more grounded. Some feel tired afterwards and prefer a quieter schedule. We recommend hydration, simple food, and allowing time for rest and integration.

How Often Should I Do Breathwork?

It depends on your goals and how you respond. Some people do a single session as a reset, while others find value in doing a few sessions over time. Di can make a recommendation based on what is appropriate for you.

Can Anyone Book Breathwork?

No. Breathwork is offered exclusively to existing 1:1 coaching clients at Renew Health Co.

If you are already a 1:1 coaching client and have at least one coaching session remaining in your package, Breathwork is available as an add-on.

If you are not currently a 1:1 coaching client, you will need to become one before you qualify.

Is The Session Confidential?

Yes. Breathwork sessions are delivered 1:1 in a private setting. Your experience is treated respectfully and confidentially.

Where Is The Session Held?

In our clinic in Preston, Melbourne.

Interested In Breathwork?

Breathwork is offered exclusively to existing 1:1 coaching clients.

If you are already working with Di and you have at least one coaching session remaining in your package, Breathwork may be available as an add-on. If you are not currently a 1:1 coaching client, you will need to become one before you qualify.

Breathwork is delivered primarily as a private 1:1 session. Small group sessions can be facilitated on request.

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