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Breathing for Addiction Recovery

Breath & Nervous System Regulation

Accessible breathing sessions to support wellbeing, self-awareness and regulation.

 

Breathing is something we all have access to, yet the way we breathe can change significantly in response to stress, anxiety, emotion and physical discomfort. Research into regulated breathing is growing. A 2026 systematic review concluded that in people who use substances, breathing-based interventions appear to lead to statistically significant reductions in craving compared with controls, supporting their potential as a low-cost and scalable strategy for managing craving in substance use disorders (Roxbury et al., 2026)

 

Breath & Nervous System Regulation sessions provide a simple, accessible way for people to learn about their breathing and explore practical techniques that may support greater awareness, relaxation and self-regulation.

Why breathing?

Breathing is particularly useful as a wellbeing tool because it is:

Accessible

It can be practised sitting, standing or lying down.

Portable

No equipment is needed and techniques can be used in everyday situations.

Inclusive

There is no requirement for flexibility, fitness or previous experience.

Practical

Participants leave with simple techniques they can continue to use independently.

A flexible approach for Rehabilitation centres or Personal 1:1 sessions

One-off workshops: An introduction to breathing and nervous system awareness.

Short courses: 6 week programme allowing participants to develop and practise different techniques over time.

Regular weekly sessions: Provides an ongoing opportunity to build familiarity, confidence and a personal practice.

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