Breathwork for Workplace Mental Health and Performance

Support Stress Regulation, Focus, and Psychological Resilience at Work

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A NEED FOR CARE

Supporting Workplace Mental Health and Safety

Under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, organisations are required to manage psychosocial risks such as stress, anxiety, fatique and mental overload

The international standard ISO 45003 supports this by guiding organisations to implement practical measures that promote psychological health and safety at work.

The breathing strategies I teach act as a practical, in-the-moment support tool for this obligation

What the Strategies Support

  • Calming stress responses during work
  • Improving focus and emotional regulation
  • Reducing mental fatigue and overload
  • Supporting recovery and sleep

How They Are Used

  • Applied during normal work activity
  • Used in meetings, deadlines, and high-pressure tasks
  • Require no time away from work
  • Integrate alongside existing WHS and mental health frameworks

How the Breathwork Works​

Dysfunctional Breathing
(for stress, anxiety, poor sleep, fatigue)

  • Trains you to breathe through the nose—reducing over-breathing and mouth breathing
  • Lowers breathing volume to balance carbon dioxide levels and improve oxygen delivery
  • Activates the diaphragm to engage the parasympathetic (rest and digest) system
  • Builds awareness of breath patterns to interrupt stress responses
  • Re-educates your body to tolerate natural levels of CO₂ for calm and control

Benefits of this Breathwork

Benefits for Individuals

  • Reduced stress and anxiety during the working day
  • Improved focus, concentration, and mental clarity
  • Better emotional regulation under pressure
  • Improved sleep quality and recovery
  • Reduced mental fatigue and overwhelm

Benefits for Organisations

  • Practical support for psychological health and safety initiatives
  • Real-time tools to help manage psychosocial risk
  • Improved sustained performance in high-demand environments
  • Low-disruption strategies that integrate into existing WHS frameworks

About Me

Ross Pollard

Corporate Breathwork & Workplace Mental Health Specialist

A former Intensive Care Helicopter Paramedic, Ross Pollard brings more than 20 years’ experience working in high-pressure environments where sustained stress, cognitive load, and fatigue were constant factors, and where clear thinking under pressure was essential.

That background shapes his approach to breathwork. The methods he teaches are not theoretical or time-intensive wellbeing practices, they are practical nervous system regulation tools designed to be used in the moment, during real work demands, without interrupting productivity or daily tasks.

Ross is an Oxygen Advantage® Advanced Instructor, trained in evidence-based breathing methods focused on functional breathing, stress regulation, and performance under pressure.

Based in Melbourne, Australia, Ross works with organisations focused on building calmer, more focused, and more resilient workplaces through practical, on-the-ground strategies.

 

AW“No person may enjoy outstanding success without good health. This includes Inadequate supply of fresh air due to improper breathing”

Napoleon Hill - Think and Grow Rich

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Clients Testimonials

Loved you being part of yesterday - thank you for bringing all your wisdom to our group.Such invaluable information and teachings you share, and definitely the most unique and engaging breathwork experience I have been part of." Poppy Griffiths - Founder and Director, UnlimitU High Performance Coaching.
Ross's facilitation was a highlight of our 2024 forum retreat. His passion and knowledge were on full display and he helped the group embrace his unique Get Cold be Well and Breathe Right mindset. Nasal breathing and it's many advantages was an unexpected bonus that I will certainly be applying to my ongoing wellness regime
Matt Gribble
Matt GribbleCEO One Executive, YPO Sydney past chapter Chair/YPO Sydney Australia
Hey Ross, We wanted to sincerely thank you for your time today and the amazing breathwork class. Our team LOVED it and loved your style, voice, the guided process and the way they felt after the session. That is high praise. You definitely have a gift e We would like to continue the journey with you. Can you please provide further information regarding your service offering. Wishing you a lovely day
Gabriella
GabriellaManaging Director Australia New Zealand, Sunlighten
"My experience with the six-week breathwork program was great. I achieved what I set out to do and discovered how breathwork can positively impact everyday life. One of the most valuable aspects was understanding the importance of nasal breathing and how to apply it to various areas like exercise, stressful situations, and improving sleep. Throughout the program, I noticed significant changes in my breathing patterns and overall well-being. I now consciously practice nasal breathing, which has increased my running threshold and improved my exercise cooldowns and rest breaks. These techniques have also enhanced my stress management, relaxation, and physical performance.”
Ryan
“I've had 2 deep uninterrupted 7 hour sleeps the past two nights using the 10min breathing techniques. My golf game has improved and become more consistent as the techniques are a keeping me calmer and more focussed.”
Rob
Thanks for such a great session Ross! The team can't stop raving about it and we can't wait for your sessions on the Gold Coast!
jobs_australia
Whilst I’d been made aware of the benefits of breathing through the nose and deep breathing etc before throughout my life, I found Ross’s session to be motivating and encouraging, so now I am actively practising this each night 😊
Corporate Participant
I wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks for the incredible Breathwork session you held for our organisation today. It was an absolute pleasure to have you attend, and our staff thoroughly enjoyed and were extremely appreciative of the session. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with many team members already asking when our next session will be! Your expertise and calming presence truly made a significant impact, helping our team to feel more relaxed and centered. We are grateful for the positive energy and valuable techniques you shared with us. Once again, thank you for your time and effort. We look forward to working with you again soon.
Juliane ScuteriHR Manager
Our breathwork session with Ross was held in a large space with over 40 of our senior leaders, and this is the first time we've done anything like this collectively. Given our demographic (and industry), I was unsure how the session would land - but I shouldn't have worried. The session was so good. Ross managed to get the whole room lying down, breathing correctly, and to a state of total relaxation. The whole room felt calmer. There may even have been some gentle snoring! No one could believe that we held the practice for 30 minutes (it felt like 5).I think it's one of the best things we've done in this group, and it really broke up the vibe in a very good way. For me personally, just reminding myself to breathe properly is something I do on a daily basis, and it works. It's brilliant.
Jodie
Jodie
My husband and I had a breathwork session with Ross, and it was a completely new experience for us. I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but Ross made the entire session feel approachable and genuinely impactful. Within minutes, I found myself fully immersed, breathing more deeply and with greater intention than I have in a long time. By the end, I felt completely relaxed and recharged, both mentally and physically. It's incredible how something as simple as breathing can create such a powerful shift. Since then, l've been more mindful of my breath throughout the day, especially in high-stress moments. It's such a simple yet brilliant tool - and I'm really grateful for the experience!
Chloe

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