Breathwork is no longer just something you find in yoga studios. It’s quietly becoming part of leadership and performance culture.
Articles on C‑suite performance now highlight breathwork as a “modern leadership asset” that improves clarity, emotional regulation and decision‑making under pressure.
“How Breathwork Is Changing the Corporate World and Why Leaders Can’t Ignore It” (references Thrive/leadership context):
Marc Benioff of Salesforce has been cited in leadership and wellness pieces as an example of bringing meditation and breath‑based practices into corporate culture. https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/global-wellness-institute-blog/2025/03/31/breathe-initiative-trends-for-2025/
How breathwork elevates business performance, leadership, and culture in business” – quotes founders/CEOs who implemented breathwork in their teams.SMEWeb article sharing how leaders use breathwork to elevate performance, leadership and culture: https://www.smeweb.com/how-breathwork-elevates-performance-leadership-and-culture-in-business/
Is Breathwork Legit? 16 Reasons Why the Best CEOs Use Breathwork” (talks directly about CEOs and founders using breathwork for focus, resilience and performance): https://soulbreathwork.com/blog/breathwork-for-ceos
Big organisations are investing in breathwork for leaders because it reduces burnout risk and helps retain top performers, which is far cheaper than rehiring and retraining.
Public figures and celebrities such as David Beckham and Gisele Bündchen openly share how breathwork helps them manage anxiety and keep their performance steady under intense scrutiny.
Artists and performers like Billie Eilish have led entire crowds through breathwork, calling out its impact on stress and focus.
Independent reviews in neuroscience and business press now point to slow, intentional breathing as a way to:
Increase heart‑rate variability (HRV), a key marker of resilience.
Improve cognitive clarity and creative decision‑making.
Strengthen emotional regulation and reduce impulsive reactions.
Different arena, same physiology: the tools that steady an athlete in front of 80,000 people can steady a leader in the boardroom.
Across the corporate world, a growing list of high‑profile leaders are weaving breath‑based practices into how they lead. Marc Benioff at Salesforce, Arianna Huffington at Thrive Global, Ray Dalio at Bridgewater Associates, Jack Dorsey (formerly Twitter/Square), and Sundar Pichai at Google all credit meditation and breath‑focused practices with sharper decisions, calmer thinking under pressure and more humane cultures. Major employers including Google, Salesforce, Nike, Procter & Gamble, AOL Time Warner, Yahoo!, Coca‑Cola, Mattel and Netflix now provide meditation and breath spaces or bring in specialist providers to teach staff how to use their breath to down‑regulate stress and stay focused.
Outside the boardroom, public figures like David Beckham and Gisele Bündchen openly share how breathwork helps them manage anxiety and keep performance steady in high‑stakes environments—mirroring what senior executives experience in the C‑suite every day.
Monthly 9D Somatic Breathwork Journeys (“Power Up Your Life”).
Focused Recalibration (2 journeys + support session).
12‑Week Immersion (6 journeys + 6 1:1 sessions).
Formats: 1:1, groups, online & in‑person.
45 Minute Trial Breathwork Session
What it is: A recurring monthly breathwork session using the 9D breathwork methodology
Format: Group breathwork sessions held once per month
Purpose: Ongoing maintenance and growth – allows participants to consistently “power up” their energy, clarity, and performance
Best for: People who want regular breathwork practice without a major commitment, or those maintaining progress after completing a deeper program
Commitment: Month-to-month, can attend as often as desired
What it is: A short, targeted program for specific issues or quick transformation
Structure:
2 breathwork journey sessions
1 support/integration session (likely 1:1 coaching to process insights)
Purpose: Address a specific challenge, breakthrough, or recalibration need
Best for: Professionals dealing with a particular stressor, transition, or seeking quick results for a defined issue (e.g., burnout recovery, decision clarity, performance block)
These describe how the above programs can be delivered:
1:1 (One-on-one): Private sessions tailored specifically to the individual – highest level of personalization and privacy
Groups: Shared breathwork experiences with other participants – builds community and is more cost-effective
Online: Virtual sessions via Zoom or similar – convenient, accessible from anywhere
In-person: Face-to-face sessions in Dublin/Ireland – deeper connection, physical presence, and immersive experience
What it is: The most comprehensive, transformational program
Structure:
6 breathwork journey sessions (approximately every 2 weeks)
6 one-on-one coaching/integration sessions
Purpose: Deep, sustainable transformation of nervous system patterns, leadership presence, and life performance
Best for: Leaders and executives committed to profound change, addressing root causes of burnout, enhancing leadership capacity, or major life/career transitions
Duration: 3 months (12 weeks)
Includes: Personal support between sessions, integration work, and sustained accountability
With over 20 years of combined expertise spanning psychotherapy, executive coaching, life coaching, and happiness psychology, we bring a comprehensive, body-mind approach to leadership and personal transformation. Our methodology integrates evidence-based therapeutic frameworks with somatic practices pioneered by certified facilitator Sanna Atherton—including 9D Somatic Breathwork, Functional Breathwork, Chi Kung (Qigong), TRE (Tension & Trauma Release), and InnerShift Coaching. This powerful combination addresses both the psychological and physiological roots of stress, burnout, and performance blocks. Where traditional coaching engages the mind and therapeutic approaches explore emotions and patterns, somatic work unlocks the body’s innate wisdom—helping leaders regulate their nervous system, release stored tension, and access deeper clarity. Together, we bridge ancient healing practices with modern neuroscience and coaching psychology, offering executives and high-performers practical tools for sustainable transformation, enhanced decision-making, and authentic leadership presence. Our approach moves beyond insight alone—creating embodied change that lasts.
At Quantum, Sanna has been applying these principles for over two decades, combining Somatic Breathwork Journeys, Chi Kung and functional breath coaching to help people:
Release stored trauma and emotional weight.
Regulate their nervous system in everyday life.
Reconnect with an authentic sense of self and purpose.
As one client put it:
“My life looked great on the outside, but I couldn’t feel joy or love… Breathwork helped me unlock deep, internalised traumas I didn’t know were there. I’ve taken back control of my mind, which had imprisoned me for most of my adult life.”
Ready to see what breathwork could do for your team? Start with a free consultation to explore how somatic breathwork can reduce burnout, enhance focus, and build resilience across your organization. We’ll discuss your team’s specific challenges, pressures, and goals—then offer a complimentary 45-minute sample session so your leadership or HR team can experience firsthand the immediate calming, clarity, and grounding effects these practices create. No pressure, no commitment—just an opportunity to feel what thousands of executives and high-performers already know: that when you regulate your nervous system, you don’t just perform better—you lead better, decide better, and show up better. Book your free enquiry today and give your team the tools to thrive, not just survive.
