James Dowler
Breathwork & Nervous System Teacher
MY STORY
A journey towards health
Battling years of chronic illness led me on a roller-coaster of a journey, exploring all types of healing modalities. It wasn’t until I discovered the connection between the mind and the body and understood emotional dysregulation to be the underlying cause of my physical health issues that my symptoms began to ease.
My work has consistently reflected my healing—the challenges I’ve faced, my own journey of recovery, and observations and insights that I’ve gleaned along the way.
The evolution of my work
Most people reading this will know me as Breathe With James. I created a successful breathwork business and launched a breathwork app, but then I realised I wanted my work to expand and incorporate wider nervous system health too.
As powerful as the breath is, it’s important to recognise that it is as aspect of nervous system health, not the entirety.
My current work is focused on the Breathwork Mastery Teacher Training, supporting my one-on-one clients, and pursuing a Master’s degree in Jungian psychology.
My intention moving forward is to weave together psyche and soma - not one or the other, but integrating the benefits of both nervous system health and Jungian psychology.
TEACHER TRAINING
Breathwork Mastery
Alongside Jamie Clement and Satori Clarke, I run the Breathwork Mastery Teacher Training.
Training the next generation of breathwork facilitators with rigour and integrity - grounded in science and soul.
Next cohort begins in Jan ‘26
BREATHE WITH JAMES
Enter a place to calm your senses
My breathwork app (and first significant creation!) is filled with breathwork practices designed to down-regulate your nervous system and move you into a more relaxed and settled state.
There is also a ‘Learn’ section where you can learn about breathwork and nervous system science.
Events: Speaking & Teaching
I have delivered talks at corporations such as Google, Nike, and The Prince’s Trust. I have also spoken at events like Balance Festival and We Create Space, and have appeared on numerous podcasts.
One-to-One: Coaching
My 1:1 work has a predominantly somatic orientation. I support people in establishing a sense of safety and stabilisation in their nervous systems and, from there, building emotional resilience.
Newsletter: A space to share my thoughts—and a bit of what’s going on behind the scenes too
I have followed James’ work for 5+ years. I have learned so much from him and have enjoyed watching his teachings evolve and grow. James’ approach is rooted in integrity, backed up by comprehensive research and truly embodied too. I couldn’t recommend him highly enough.
— Priya Kiri, Yogi
When traditional therapies couldn't help me, Breathe With James was the one hand that caught hold of me drowning beneath the waves and I owe my life to the steady, gentle practice that enabled me to reach a place of safety and quietly begin to live again.
— Emma Thomson, Author + Illustrator
Any time James shares his thoughts and contemplations I find myself nodding to the screen. His content is always beautifully written, well researched and most importantly to me, based on James’ lived experience with chronic illness.