Testimonials

I took NSH as I have spent the year tending to a very disorganised nervous system. I knew it was going to be extremely informative but I didn’t realise how life changing it would be. Within five weeks I feel like a different person just from implementing new practices to support my nervous system. I have had some really profound realisations throughout this experience and I’m looking forward to future trainings with James.

NSH

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.

App

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, back up by comprehensive research and truly embodied too. If you are looking to learn more about the nervous system and how to safely increase your psychobiological capacity, I couldn’t recommend him highly enough.

NSH

NSH is truly unique in the way that James manages to fuse together his passion, deep learning and for me, the extra bonus of Jungian philosophy. He offers so much more than just a course, it's an opportunity to immerse in all the things nervous system and beyond. Thank you, James.

NSH

Doing NSH with James was life-changing. Knowing what I do now about the nervous system I can look back at my life with so much more compassion and understanding for all the ways in which I thought I was falling short when in fact my inner conditioning and outer life circumstances couldn't have lead to any other outcome.  If I had known what I now know and thanks to this course, I could have spared myself a lot of 'being lost in the therapeutic woods' over the years.

NSH

In the past, I would dial Samaritans in the throes of anxiety, but now I turn to James’ breathwork to anchor myself. His sessions have been nothing short of transformative in my life.

App

Breathe with James is completely incredible and on another level - it is unlike any other experience. Within moments of hearing James’ voice, the journey begins - he takes me to a luxurious level of purest calm, safety and tranquillity - and every time too.

App

I can't find the words to describe the effect James' Breathwork sessions have had on me. I'm truly grateful for each and every session - his calming voice, easy to follow instructions, wonderful music, scientifically based explanations ... and more. Breathe with James has been and continues to be one of the key pieces in my continued recovery from ME/CFS. James has single-handedly taught me how to be present and aware of my body. But more importantly has shown me how to create safety in my body... teaching me how to rest and allowing my body to heal itself.

App

This course, your time and effort has honestly changed my life. It has given me hope, taken me out of a grey phase and taught me so so much about myself and equipped me with a sense of power to heal and even better, to thrive. Thank you, James.

NSH

Breathwork is such a seemingly simple, yet profound practice. I love how James structures and guides his sessions. Even though the sessions are online, I always feel held and taken care of. His voice, choice of words, music and what he says is always spot on. It’s easy to follow for beginners and they never get boring - his sessions really are life changing.

App

I never knew about breathwork and it’s incredible benefits until I discovered Breathe With James three years ago. James’ work has transformed my life - my mental health and sleep has improved dramatically and breathwork will forever be a fundamental part of my daily life. Thank you, James.

App

Thank you for the beautiful way you impart the information in your course. It is well researched, clearly and systematically presented for a growing depth of understanding, and filled with the deep intention of healing.

NSH

I'm not exaggerating when I say Breathe with James has changed my life! I have never slept better and his sessions have been a gamechanger for my anxiety. I can't recommend James and his app highly enough.

App

James made it easy to start my Breathwork journey because he’s more than just an easy-to-listen-to-instructor. He will not only guide you into regulating your nervous system using your breath, but also teach you the science behind it too (without it being boring). I have done breathwork with many, but always come back to James.

App

NSH is great! It enables a deeper understanding of how the nervous system works which I am able to apply very effectively to my everyday life. The course itself is very well constructed, accessible and easily understood. James has been very responsive throughout the course and it is very useful to read other participants' questions and answers. I highly recommend this course.

NSH

Recently I have been experiencing deep emotional pain and once again I find myself coming back to James’ breathwork to regulate my nervous system, lean into my pain and find a way back to myself. James teaches me to flow with my body and soul, resist the need to control everything and continue to surrender to sensation and emotion. His breathwork reminds me my inner world is constantly changing and not to get too attached to any of it. Thank you, James.

App

I’ve been practising breath work with James for a year or so now and find his warm teaching style really conducive towards both maintaining and enjoying this modality. His breathwork sessions are both gentle and powerful and have organically (and gracefully) become a daily staple for me as I navigate healing from chronic illness.

App

I found James on Instagram when looking into ways to help me cope with my diagnosis of ME/CFS. Doing James’ breathwork sessions are the only time I can break out of the discomfort of my illness and I am practising his techniques on a daily basis - it is an absolute game changer for me. Forever grateful I found his work.

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I’ve been breathing with James for over a year now, and it’s been truly transformative. I stumbled upon James when I was looking for relief during a time of heightened anxiety caused by a back injury. I still remember how soothed I felt in mind and body after just a short five minute session with him! I highly recommend all of James’ offerings.

App

As someone with chronic health issues who's explored numerous healing modalities over the years with no great long-lasting effect, NSH and its learnings has undoubtedly been a huge missing piece of the puzzle. I have a greater understanding of why other methods haven't been so helpful and a renewed inner strength and comfort that there are many tools I can use, and ideas to explore, to help myself - not just now, but for the rest of my life. Thank you for sharing your knowledge in such an engaging and human way, James. The only downside is that this course wasn't longer!

NSH

Breathe With James is a family "end of day" ritual. We get snuggled up, dim the lights, and do a session together. My baby always falls asleep, and my older daughters take the time to wind down after a busy day. We all go to bed feeling so much calmer.

App

This was an amazing experience and I really appreciated the course content and calls with James.  I wasn't really sure what to expect from the course and if I was going to get much from it, but I can happily say that I learnt a great deal and it will certainly help me on my own personal journey, but will also aid me to be a better functional health coach and to recognize nervous system states with my clients. James comes across very well and is extremely approachable and knowledgeable.

NSH

I was thoroughly impressed with NSH. It was presented beautifully, written impeccably and led with gentleness, a breadth of knowledge, and also with some humour too! James is a brilliant teacher and course leader - he really considered everything and collected a great group of different Guest Teachers to compliment the work too.

NSH

I found this course incredibly valuable and supportive. James is a generous and dedicated teacher and I felt lucky to benefit from this distillation of his experience over many years navigating nervous system health. I'd recommend the course to anyone wanting to learn more about or improve their nervous system health.

NSH

I came across Breathe With James when I was struggling with my Dad’s cancer diagnosis and subsequently his death. James’ sessions provided a calm and safe space for me to process my sadness, anger and sense of loss and has given me a feeling of safety that I look forward to experiencing every day. It has truly transformed my sense of well-being.

App

In one word, FANTASTIC!! James is an amazing teacher. James has helped to reduce my anxiety and I no longer get physical symptoms such as knots in my stomach and palpitations. I feel like have been given a big warm hug after each session.

App

Breathe With James has elevated the quality of my life to a whole new level. I use James’ live sessions to connect and breathe with friends around the world - it is one of the deepest and most profound experiences I have had.

App

I've been practising breathwork guided by James for about 3 months now, and I have felt the incremental shifts in my nervous system regulation. I deeply appreciate the authenticity of his work, which stays true to the science of polyvagal theory. The sessions are slowly paced, minimally guided, and blend in somatic awareness, which I and my nervous system love. I truly crave this practice, and would highly recommend it to anyone experiencing nervous system dysregulation who is interested in breathwork. I've tried several other apps, and this is the one.”

App

“Having struggled with chronic stress for many years and recently entering motherhood left me in a state of constant fight or flight. I have tried all kinds of guided meditations but I have never been able to sit for longer than 5 mins other than with James. James’ sessions for a few weeks leave me feeling euphoric - for once I feel I am able to really embrace the practice and experience the benefits.”

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“I’ve been a subscriber to Breathe With James for 2+ years. The thing I value most is knowing that I have James’ nurturing and grounding sessions on hand 24/7 to maintain a sense of calm as I ride life’s waves. Longer, intentional breathwork sessions have become a perfect balance to my more dynamic yoga practice. And with James at the helm you’re set to adventure along a fruitful journey of self discovery.”

App

James is my number one breathwork teacher. He has a safe and calming presence and his voice is soft too. I have been living with the effects of trauma since being a little girl. Breathe With James helps me to meet myself and feel safe in my body. I wish I could take James with me on all my travels - then I could feel safe at all times. I recommend James from my heart.

App

“When I first started incorporating breathwork into my daily routine, I was clueless, I didn’t have any idea what I was doing. Luckily I came across James - the way he explains breathwork and nervous system health has allowed me to grow and be with stressful situations in my life without being overwhelmed by them.”

App

“The Breathe With James app is life-changing - it helps me see my outer world much more clearly. I use it every day and feel so much calmer as a result of the breathwork practices.”

App

James' session at Octopus has had a profound and lasting impact on me. I wasn't even aware there was a way to breathe correctly let alone the different ways that one can breathe so to alter their internal state. I now use the techniques James taught us daily to better centre and focus myself at work.

Corporate

D+D is a rapidly growing business with a relatively small team working in a very fast-paced atmosphere... As a result it can be very intense in the office, so having James come in on Wednesday mornings has become such a valuable and effective way of breaking up the week - giving the team a chance to reflect, alleviate stresses and truly unwind. James is an absolute master at breathwork and bringing a sense of calmness to what is a very exciting, but hectic workspace - we feel very fortunate to have him.

Corporate

Every week, James helps me discover the incredible power of my breath. I am amazed about how only thirty minutes of conscious breathing positively impacts my entire day. With a mix of active and relaxed breathing, I always end up feeling more grounded, present and better able to focus at work. James’ breathwork sessions are truly exceptional and I could not think of a better way to reset halfway through the day.

Corporate

Thanks to James, VML London is now a business that can breathe. James’ sessions gave our teams tips on how to use breathing techniques to manage how they cope with the fast paced and demanding working environment of an advertising agency. Initially the staff were sceptical, with only a handful of people joining his first session, but by session two we did not have a room big enough available! The staff at VML are converts and I would highly recommend a session with James

Corporate

I could not recommend James highly enough. Sessions with him are one of the most powerful tools that I have come across. I have found James sessions incredibly energising learning to just be present and create more awareness in the body and mind. With practice, daily tasks and my stream of thinking has become interspersed with more clarity and calm. The uptake of online sessions with James at Egon Zehnder has been excellent and has been a welcome addition to our busy daily workplace.

Corporate

James, I cannot thank you enough for bringing NSH to life. I absorbed the content like a sponge because you explored challenging topics with relatable, patient and meaningful teaching. It has shown me how to approach all life stages and situations by first viewing what is around and ahead through a nervous system lens and will transform the energy of my work coaching neurodivergent clients.

NSH

I have loved being a part of NSH. It has much valuable and vital information on how our nervous systems work and how to bring ourselves back into a place of balance. I have learnt so much and can highly recommend this course for its up to date information and research and the comprehensive way in which the course is delivered. Thank you James, for me this course has been life changing!

NSH

I loved NSH. James was very informative and explained the concepts so clearly. I loved that he spoke from his own personal experience, and brought in a variety of guests to speak on a range of wider subjects. It really deepened my understanding of nervous system health. Thank you, James!

NSH

Thank you James for such an insightful and great course! I've found it so helpful and have learnt a lot in the last 5 weeks. Really well organised and all the content felt it was coming from a very informed place. I have found it super valuable, thank you.

NSH

If you have the time to immerse yourself in the NSH, then do it...I'm still digesting the varied and wonderful content - the core curriculum, the masterclasses and the live sessions too. James was our gracious and patient teacher, presenting an amazingly put together course with so much fantastic content. I can already feel things are shifting positively for me

NSH

I have really enjoyed NSH. James structures and presents his knowledge in the best way possible. It was easy to follow with many resources to learn more for those who wish. I have a full list of books and podcasts to continue learning this topic. The course definitely exceeds its value so if you are in any shape or form interested in nervous system health and don't know where to start, I couldn't recommend it more!

NSH

I've already learned quite a view things on nervous system health and breathing practices before, but for me James' course brought it all together in a holistic, practical and enlightening way. I walk out of it with even more clarity and high motivation on how to further improve the living spaces around me, the tools within me and my relationship with the dynamics of live in a way that supports my nervous system in it's self-regulatory capacity.

NSH