If there’s one tool I believe everyone should have in their daily wellness routine, it’s the breath.

It’s always with us. It costs nothing. And when used with intention, it can completely shift how we feel—physically, emotionally, and energetically. But what many people don’t realise is that there are so many different ways to breathe, and each one offers its own unique benefit.

Here in Auckland, I work with clients across all stages of their healing journey—some who’ve never tried breathwork before, and others who are seasoned in conscious connected breathing. What I’ve found is this: the combination of short, daily breath practices and deeper breathwork journeys creates long-lasting change.

So whether you’re just starting out or ready to dive deep, this post will walk you through the different styles of breathwork, how they work together, and how you can experience breathwork in Auckland or online with me.

Breathwork Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All

You don’t need to do a 60-minute breath journey every day to feel better. In fact, some of the biggest shifts come from just one to five minutes a day of intentional breathing.|

I often describe breathwork as a spectrum—on one end, we have simple techniques to reset the nervous system throughout the day. On the other, we have full-length, conscious connected breath journeys that offer emotional, spiritual, and energetic breakthroughs.

The magic happens when you use both.

Daily Breath Practices (1–5 Minutes)

These are perfect for those moments where you need to pause, re-center, or release a bit of stress without disrupting your day.
Here are a few of the techniques I teach during my breathwork sessions in Auckland and online:

• Box Breath – Grounding and calming
• Base Breath – Steady, simple regulation
• Alternate Nostril Breathing – Balancing and soothing
• Humming Breath – Great for anxiety and nervous system reset

These tools are ideal for busy parents, professionals, teens—anyone who wants an accessible, everyday way to regulate their nervous system.

Medium-Length Breathwork (10–25 Minutes)

Think of these sessions as a reset button for your energy and emotions.

This is where we go deeper than the quick techniques but still keep things manageable. These sessions are great for building breath awareness, processing the day, or preparing the body for rest.

Many of my clients in Auckland’s inner suburbs love to use these sessions in the evening, or during a midday break, to reset the mind and body without needing a full journey.

Conscious Connected Breathwork Journeys (45–60 Minutes)

This is the transformational stuff.

In these longer sessions, I guide you through conscious connected breath—a continuous breath pattern that bypasses the thinking mind and allows deep healing and release to occur.

These breathwork journeys are perfect for:

• Releasing stuck emotions and energy
• Gaining clarity and spiritual insight
• Shifting old patterns
• Feeling more empowered and aligned

Whether you join one of my monthly online sessions or attend an in-person experience in Stonefields, Auckland, the depth of this practice is profound.

Breathwork in Auckland: Where to Begin

If you’re searching for breathwork in Auckland, you’re in the right place.

I run fortnightly in-person sessions from my peaceful home studio in Stonefields, where I guide small groups through powerful Breath & Sound journeys. These are safe, welcoming spaces for you to explore breath, reset your nervous system, and reconnect with your body.

You can also join my monthly online breathwork journeys, perfect if you’re outside Auckland or prefer practicing in your own space.
Not sure where to begin? My 7-Day Breath Series is a great introduction—a simple, accessible way to learn a new technique each day in under 10 minutes.

Why Different Styles Work Together

Daily breathwork is your foundation. It’s how you regulate, check in, and stay grounded. Conscious connected breath is your deep dive. It’s where breakthroughs happen.

Together, they:

• Build emotional resilience
• Improve sleep and focus
• Support physical healing
• Increase clarity and intuition
• Strengthen the nervous system

No matter your starting point, there’s a breath for every moment, every need, every body.

Final Thoughts: Just Start with One Breath

You don’t need to have experience. You don’t need to commit to an hour. You just need to be curious.

Whether you’re doing a one-minute pause at your desk, joining a group journey in Stonefields, or exploring breathwork online from anywhere in New Zealand, you’re reconnecting with your most powerful tool—your breath.

And if you’re based in Auckland and ready to explore this further, I’d love to welcome you to a session soon.

Ready to try breathwork in Auckland?
Join an upcoming group session, explore the 7-Day Breath Series, or book a private journey with me at www.hollyneighbours.com.