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Dedicated to helping develop tools to navigate life.

John will guide you in creating a toolkit to help you fully engage with life. Using tools like trauma-informed somatic breathwork, John will support you in becoming who you truly want to be by shedding who you are not — easing stress, overcoming anxiety, building self-trust, and ensuring your past doesn't control your future. Allow yourself to explore deeply and courageously towards your destined path.

About John

I've worn many hats in my career, from trade work to design to data analysis. I also have a personal history with asthma and chest infections, which led me to develop many useful tools and techniques.

Today, as a trauma-informed Christchurch-based breathwork facilitator and coach, trained by Owaken Breathwork, I help people from all walks of life make positive changes. I've guided artists to advance in their careers, helped people let go of past relationships and find new love, and taught them how to process and release anger.

Most importantly, I help clients deepen their connection to themselves and their bodies. My approach can help you feel secure in being yourself and learn to love yourself in ways you never thought possible. I completely in this work as I have changed my life using these techniques.

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Transformative breathwork, coaching and somatics programme availible online and in Christchurch

Articles by John

Shifting through emotion

As I sit here and write this, surrounded by vibrant house plants, the first taste of spring sun warming my back, the lingering taste of cacao on my lips. I'm very grateful to be in this space to lookRead more

What you need to know before your first breathwork session

What do you need to know before attending your first somatic breathwork session? There are a few things to be aware of before entering the space of breathwork. Firstly, and this goes with workingRead more

Kicking Asthma

I was reminded recently of a time in my life that, looking back, feels like a bad dream, such a distant memory that it's hard to believe that at one stage it was even a part of my reality.  GrowingRead more

Living rent free. My experience house sitting.

First off I should say, that this is what I would have done if it weren't illegal to house-sit on a tourist visa, and I'm a law-abiding citizen. If it were legal, my trip may have looked something liRead more

Gallbladder Cleanse

The infamous Gallbladder Cleanse. I've preached about this for years and threatened to write about it for just as long, but I never quite get around to it. Mostly because afterwards, it’s the lastRead more

Pushing the envelope - An Adventure

This is the blog I wrote after completing a one-month/4000km camping trip around NZ, over summer/New Years break, almost a year ago. This year I decided to do things a little differently. WhereasRead more

Current thoughts on spirituality

I wrote this piece about 20 months ago, maybe longer. I have slightly edited it for more modern times but wanted to keep the essence. Enjoy. What a topic… I feel like I’m going to have to beRead more

Navigating Breath

I vividly recall the morning I signed up for the Owaken breathwork facilitator training. I mean, how could I not. It was a bone-chilling night in the Kaimai Ranges, just out of Tauranga. One IRead more

Reconnecting to your inner wisdom

I’ve been pondering how, at many points in history, we had, what seemed to be, genius born every minute. Coming up with and revolutionising theories in all manner of fields completely shifted the wRead more

Two years in therapy

I wrote this late last year, upon the completion of just over two years of weekly psychotherapy sessions. My therapist and I referred to the ending of our time together as a “conscious uncoupling�Read more

Barberyn Resort: Two weeks of Ayurvedic detox

In April 2017 I spent two weeks at Barberyn Beach Ayurveda Resort in Sri Lanka. This video documents my experiences during this time. It includes my understanding of the 5000 year old therapies IRead more

A Rude Awakening

As I become more connected to this spiritual aspect of myself, the process of growth seems to increase exponentially. I went from minor insights and changes to times when it felt like everything arouRead more

Navigating Breath Podcast

The podcast for those curious to explore their inner world. You'll learn tools and techniques to help you navigate your internal world, as well as practical examples to support your understanding.

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