About Aimee Hartley
Aimee Hartley is the founder of The Breathing Room, School Breathe CIC, and author of Breathe Well. With over 15 years of experience, she teaches breathwork to global audiences, combining scientifically proven breathing techniques with gentle movement to help clients access a fuller, healthier breath.
Qualifications & Training
- Certified Transformational Breath® facilitator (trained with Dr. Judith Kravitz)
- Oxygen Advantage Functional Breathing Instructor (100+ hours with Patrick McKeown)
- 500+ hours Professional Yoga Teacher Training (UK & Australia)
- Trained and studied with Dr. Patricia Gerbarg and Dr. Richard Brown (Coherent Breathing), Donna Fahri, Max Strom, and teachers at Nature Care College, Sydney
- Art of Living Foundation (Levels 1 & 2)
Aimee’s Book
Breathe Well was published in February 2020 (UK, US, Canada, Australia) and translated into German in 2021. Aimee has been featured in The Guardian, Financial Times, The Times, Elle, Total Health, Tatler and on BBC Radio 4 and contributes to health and wellness publications.
One-to-One Sessions
Aimee offers private breathwork sessions both in person and online. She has a dedicated Breathing Room in the Wye Valley, Monmouthshire, Wales and holds sessions at Still Point in London.
Corporate Breathwork
Aimee has created bespoke breath workshops and sessions for global organisations including the Natural History Museum, Coca Cola, DELL, American Express, Boston Consulting Group, Birmingham University, and HEC Paris, among others. She offers corporate classes, trainings, and workshops across the UK and internationally.
CPD-Accredited Online Courses
Professional development courses available for wellness practitioners, teachers and organisations looking to integrate breathwork into their practice.
Retreats & Guest Teaching
Aimee is available as a guest teacher for yoga and wellbeing retreats in Europe, South East Asia and the UK. She offers either integrated breathwork sessions throughout your retreat or standalone 3-hour workshops, bringing powerful breathing techniques to complement and enhance your existing programme.
School Breathe
The School Breathe programme brings fun, scientifically proven breathwork practices to primary schools across the UK, Europe, USA, New Zealand, South Africa and Australia.
Learn more at www.schoolbreathe.org.
Connect: Follow weekly breath exercises on Instagram @breathe.well and research articles on The Breathing Room’s Facebook Page.
“I would love to see the next generation being introduced to breath work as soon as they start school. It’s paramount we don’t lose our connection with the innate healing qualities that our very own breathing system can bring to our physical, emotional and mental wellbeing.
Breathwork has changed my life so profoundly, I feel passionate about sharing my knowledge and experience to create simple and accessible ways for everyone to feel the benefits of a full, healthy breath”.
Aimee Hartley, Founder of The Breathing Room
Benefits of Breathing Well
Physical Wellbeing
- Improved Oxygen Intake
- Enhanced Respiratory Function
- Stress Reduction
- Increased Energy Levels
- Improved Posture
- Enhanced Immune System
- Better Sleep Quality
- Lower Blood Pressure
- Optimized Digestion
- Pain Management
- Improved Focus and Concentration
- Enhanced Athletic Performance
Detoxification - Calming the Nervous System
Mental Health Benefits
- Stress Reduction
- Anxiety Management
- Improved Mental Clarity
- Emotional Regulation
- Enhanced Mood
- Reduced Mental Fatigue
- Mindfulness and Presence
- Stress Hormone Regulation
- Cognitive Resilience
- Enhanced Emotional Intelligence
- Decreased Rumination
- Improved Coping Mechanisms
- Alleviation of Mental Fog
- Enhanced Concentration
- Positive Thinking
Emotional + Spiritual Benefits
- Enhanced Yoga Practice
- Deeper Meditation Experiences
- Increased Mind-Body Connection
- Deeper Awareness of Sensations
- Present Moment Awareness
- Improved Emotional Regulation
- Expansion of Overall Consciousness
- Calming Nervous System
- Cultivation of Peace + Trust
- Integration of Physical, Mental, and Emotional Aspects
- Alignment of the individual with a greater sense of purpose
Conscious Connected Breath Session
Private sessions are held in a quiet, relaxing and safe space with natural light and the beautiful healing sound of music. In the introductory session, after a few preliminary questions, you will learn the theory of Transformational Breath® and then be asked what you would like to gain from the session, be it to learn how to improve your breathing, let go of unwanted emotions or simply to feel calmer. Depending on the outcome of your breath analysis, you will practice particular breathwork techniques to enhance your wellbeing.
Throughout the session you will be lying down, in a comfortable position, supported by pillows and blankets. After an analysis of your natural breathing pattern, you will hear gentle, clear instructions to guide your breath into a connected rhythm. Gentle pressure (similar to acupressure) or body mapping will be applied to certain areas of the body to release tension.
Toning and movement might also be used to free any negative emotion in the body. You will continue to use the Transformational Breath® pattern for around 45 minutes to an hour. You will then return to your normal breathing rhythm. There is then time for deep relaxation where you lie for 10 – 15 minutes to allow the process to integrate and complete. After the session you will have time to discuss your experience and how you can incorporate a self-practice in to your daily life.