The Stress Breath Program comes in three levels — from a self-directed roadmap for those ready to run with it, to a fully supported journey for complex nervous systems and burnout recovery. Rich will help you find the right fit.
Most people breathe in ways that keep their nervous system in a low-grade stress response — without ever realising it. The Stress Breath Program corrects that, using techniques grounded in CO² tolerance, nasal breathing, and vagus nerve activation.
Which level is right for you depends on where you're starting from. Rich assesses this in a free 20-minute call before you commit to anything.
"Rich's program helped me understand why I was so stressed and anxious all the time. The breathing techniques were practical and easy to incorporate. Within weeks I noticed a huge difference in how I responded to pressure — calmer, clearer, more in control."
Whether you're managing everyday stress or recovering from burnout, there's a program matched to your nervous system — not a one-size-fits-all protocol. A free assessment with Rich will point you to the right one.
Not sure which level is right for you?
That's exactly what the free assessment is for. Rich will ask the right questions, listen carefully, and recommend the program most likely to help — without any pressure to proceed.
Book Your Free Assessment →Breathing techniques directly activate the vagus nerve, stimulating the parasympathetic system — your body's built-in brake on the stress response.
Vagus nerve · Parasympathetic activationRestoring healthy CO² balance reduces physiological arousal at night — so your body can actually downshift into the deep rest it needs.
CO² balance · Sleep architectureEfficient breathing improves oxygen delivery to the brain and muscles. Less fog. More capacity. Energy that doesn't crash by 3pm.
Oxygen efficiency · Cellular energyImproved heart rate variability (HRV) is a measurable indicator of emotional resilience. The program tracks and trains this directly.
HRV · Emotional resilienceNasal breathing increases nitric oxide production, supporting cardiovascular function, immune response, and overall systemic health.
Nitric oxide · Nasal breathingRaising CO² tolerance trains the body to stay calm under pressure. You stop reacting — and start responding, even in high-stress moments.
CO² tolerance · Stress resilienceYou don't need to be in crisis. Most people who come to Rich are functioning — often well. But there's a persistent undercurrent that never quite switches off. A body that won't rest. A mind that won't quiet.
"I have been dealing with long COVID for over a year. Rich's breathwork course has been incredibly helpful — I've had so many symptoms ease up as a direct result. I feel so lucky to have found this."
The program follows a predictable arc. How quickly you move through it depends on which tier is right for you.
Chronic nervous system activation. Mind always on. Body never recovering. Sleep disrupted. Reactivity high.
Understanding the breath-stress loop. Identifying your patterns. Learning to regulate in real time.
The nervous system begins resetting. Sleep improves. Reactivity softens. Daily practice becomes an anchor.
Sustained regulation. Energy returns. Resilience builds. A new baseline — one that feels natural, not effortful.
Every program includes breath and stress assessments from the start. Higher tiers add HRV monitoring and closer tracking throughout. These aren't just tick-boxes — they give Rich the data to personalise your sessions and show you measurable evidence of change.
Discuss your situation with RichMeasures breathing mechanics, nasal function, and CO² tolerance. Establishes your baseline and tracks functional improvement.
Identifies how your nervous system is currently responding to daily demands — and where chronic activation is showing up.
Heart rate variability is the gold-standard marker of nervous system resilience. Included in Rewire and Rebuild tiers.
Each session is built around your data and progress. No generic protocol — the program adapts to where you actually are.
"I feel so much calmer. My breathing has improved significantly and I'm sleeping better. Rich clearly has a deep understanding of the breath and how it affects the whole body."
"Rich's program helped me understand why I was so stressed and anxious. Within weeks I noticed a huge difference — calmer, clearer, more in control of how I respond to pressure."
"I've had so many long COVID symptoms ease up as a direct result of this breathwork. I feel so lucky to have found Rich — genuinely life-changing for my recovery."
After years of trying apps, supplements and talking therapies, the breath assessment gave her a physiological explanation for her chronic anxiety — and a pathway through it.
Read her storyHe didn't think breathing was connected to his poor sleep. After three sessions, his HRV had improved significantly and the 3am wake-ups had largely stopped.
Read his storyManaging long COVID meant her energy was unpredictable and her nervous system always on edge. The Rebuild program gave her the pacing and support she needed.
Read her storyA practical, science-backed introduction to functional breathwork — delivered daily over seven days. No equipment, no experience required.
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Start with a free 20-minute call. Rich will listen, ask the right questions, and tell you honestly which program is likely to help — no pressure, no script.
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