What we do

At Breathworks we’re passionate about helping people living with pain, illness and stress to re-claim their lives. We do this through mindfulness and compassion training including courses, products and teacher training.

We work with individuals and organisations.
We work internationally with hundreds of accredited Breathworks teachers in more than 35 countries.
We have a scientific evidence-base showing the effectiveness of our approach and partner with health services and academics.
We have both a Community Interest Company and a Charity.

Our Mission, Vision and Values

Find out more about our inspiring mission, vision and values. To alleviate human suffering by helping people living with pain, stress and illness to live happier, healthier lives..... Read more

Our history

From humble beginnings to international recognition, find out more about Breathworks history since its establishment in 2001. Read more

What is Mindfulness?

Mindfulness is a special kind of awareness meaning you can be fully 'awake' to life in each present moment; fully alive and vibrant. Read more

The Breathworks approach to mindfulness and compassion

Our mindfulness and compassion courses teach a variety of well-researched and up-to-date techniques, yet the core of our approach is remarkably simple and timeless. Read more

What is Mindfulness based Pain Management (MBPM)?

Mindfulness Based Pain and Illness Management (MBPM) is a mindfulness-based approach developed by Breathworks, that is the foundation of our Mindfulness for Health course. Read more

Bursary Funding for Mindfulness Courses and Training

The Breathworks Foundation offers bursary funding for subsidised places on mindfulness courses and teacher training for those with health conditions and financial restraints. Read more

Latest

Online - Keeping It Real; The Power of Personal Story-Telling in Mindfulness Teaching

How to continue to connect with and share our journey as mindfulness practitioners in ways that inspire, motivate and engage course participants.

Dave Sims - Liverpool NightRider

I'm taking up the fun challenge to cycle 50kms at night around the streets of Liverpool, alongside my wife Deb and Breathworks team, raising funds to share live-changing mindfulness skills where they are most needed.

Creativity on Retreat

A beautiful blog from professional classical musician Lee Holland on playing music on retreat, being embodied, being vulnerable, and expressing oneself authentically.

Vidyapala - Breathworks Liverpool NightRider

The charity was established in recognition of the fact that it is often the very people who most need mindfulness who can least afford it. I have personally benefited immeasurably as a result of learning mindfulness techniques. They have enabled me to deal with the stress and anxiety that so many of us face in the modern world.

Our history

From humble beginnings to international recognition, find out more about Breathworks history since its establishment in 2001.

Mindfulness for Health course

Award winning mindfulness and compassion course to give you the tools and skills to live well with chronic pain and illness.

Breathworks Founder On Cycling for Charity at 70

Cycling 50 Kms in the middle of the night. You’re kidding, right? Whose daft idea was that? Surely it’s time to put my feet up and take it easy at my age. Hmm. It seems that’s not the way things are going, and I’m now heading up a team of Breathworks cyclists to complete the 50 km Liverpool Charity Nightrider.