Breathwork for Teams: A Practical Tool for Workplace Wellbeing and Performance
In high-pressure work environments, stress has become the norm rather than the exception. Deadlines, constant connectivity, and increasing demands on performance are taking their toll on individuals and teams alike.
At Tiger Teams, we are passionate about supporting people to perform at their best without burning out. That’s why we’re excited to spotlight the work of Anna Brook, an experienced corporate trainer, qualified Breathwork Coach, and Senior Yoga Teacher, who helps teams build resilience, clarity, and sustainable performance through the power of breath.
Why Breathwork, and Why Now?
Stress isn’t just a personal issue; it’s a business issue.
Research published by Harvard Business Review shows that 60–90% of all doctor visits are stress-related, making stress one of the leading contributors to fatigue, illness, and reduced productivity in the workplace.
What’s more, as stress levels rise, our breathing patterns change. Many people are using less and less of their lung capacity, relying on shallow, unconscious breathing that keeps the nervous system in a heightened state of alert.
Breathwork offers a simple but highly effective solution.
Once learned, breathing techniques become tools for life, accessible at any time, in any situation. Through intentional breathing, individuals can regulate their nervous system, reduce stress, and respond to challenges with greater ease, focus, and emotional balance.
What Is Breathwork?
How we breathe reflects how we live.
When the breath is shallow, it often signals anxiety or overwhelm. When the breath is deep, full, and diaphragmatic, it supports resilience, clarity, creativity, and presence.
On average, we take around 20,000 breaths per day, most of them unconsciously. Breathwork is the practice of bringing conscious awareness and intention to that process.
Different techniques create different outcomes. Breathwork can:
- Calm and down-regulate the nervous system
- Improve focus and decision-making
- Increase energy and motivation
- Release stored tension and stress
As Anna often says: “when you master your breath, you master your life.”
Breathwork in Organisations
Stress and burnout are increasingly common in organisations, impacting wellbeing, engagement, and performance. By introducing Breathwork into the workplace, companies equip employees with practical tools to manage their mental and emotional states.
Intentional breathing activates the body’s relaxation response, reduces stress hormones, and supports emotional regulation, critical skills for effective collaboration, leadership, and problem-solving.
For high-performing teams, Breathwork is fast becoming a “secret weapon”.
What Happens in a Corporate Breathwork Session?
Anna offers 2-hour or half-day sessions, designed on a bespoke basis to meet the specific needs of each team.
Sessions typically include:
- An introduction to the science and power of breath
- Breath pattern analysis to assess individual breathing habits
- A range of practical breathing techniques tailored to the group
- Deep relaxation
- Group reflection, insights, and Q&A
There is also the option for ongoing follow-up sessions, including regular online sessions to help teams embed these tools into daily working life.
The Benefits for Teams and Organisations
Breathwork delivers immediate and lasting benefits, including:
- Reduced stress and overwhelm
- Improved emotional regulation and focus
- Greater clarity, creativity, and problem-solving ability
- Stronger team cohesion and engagement
- Improved sleep, energy levels, and overall wellbeing
- Reduced burnout and work-related stress
- Enhanced leadership skills and emotional intelligence
Just one session can create noticeable shifts.
About Anna Brook
Anna Brook is a corporate Trainer and Presenter, qualified Breathwork Coach, and Senior Yoga Teacher. With over 10 years’ experience, she specialises in stress reduction and communication skills, supporting individuals and teams to build resilience, unlock creativity, and perform at their best—through mastery of breath and body.
👉 Connect with Anna on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/annabrook2000
Final Thoughts
Corporate Breathwork is a powerful investment in people and performance.
By integrating Breathwork into the workplace, organisations demonstrate a genuine commitment to wellbeing while building more resilient, engaged, and productive teams.
At Tiger Teams, we’re proud to support approaches like Anna’s that strengthen teams from the inside out.
If you’d like to explore Breathwork for your organisation, we’d love to start the conversation.