Oli Blomfield
Onwards Breath
Oxygen Advantage® Advanced Instructor and Breathwork Coach located in The Lake District, near Penrith, Cumbria.
About
Hi, I’m Oli — husband, father to two primary-aged boys, and companion to an ageing collie/kelpie. I’m passionate about how understanding the breath can help people feel more at home in their bodies and better resourced in their lives, and how movement, nature, and simple breathing practices support wellbeing and sustainable performance. I’ve been fortunate to live and work in the Lake District for 14 years, where my love of the outdoors, nature, and adventures big and small continues to grow.As an Oxygen Advantage® Advanced Instructor, I bring together science-informed functional breathing and person-centred breathwork, drawing on training with Aria Breath and Alchemy of Breath. My work supports people seeking calm, clarity, resilience, and performance.My path into this field comes from lived experience. After a career in sales across the commercial and third sectors — and more than a decade as an ultra-distance and fell runner — I experienced burnout that deeply affected my physical and mental health. Recovery has been, and continues to be, non-linear, but one constant throughout has been breathwork.Becoming a parent also highlighted the importance of nervous-system regulation, sustainable energy, and simple, accessible practices that support everyday life.Exploring breathwork more deeply showed me how powerful functional breathing and consistent, nervous-system-centred techniques can be.I now work with people recovering from burnout, managing stress or anxiety, seeking deeper rest, or looking to improve performance — whether in sport, work, or daily life — as well as those wanting to reconnect with their bodies or build emotional and nervous-system resilience.Rather than targeting specific groups, I focus on fit. I begin with a one-to-one conversation to ensure my approach aligns with each person’s needs, goals, and readiness. My role is to guide, support, and empower people to move forward, one breath at a time.
Functional Breathing
Oxygen Advantage® Advanced Instructor
How often do you really think about your breathing?Perhaps you’ve tried different techniques but weren’t sure if they were helping — or even why you were doing them.Whether you want to feel calmer, sleep more deeply, improve focus, or manage stress and anxiety more effectively, breath coaching can help.You may also be looking to lower blood pressure, manage asthma, improve sleep apnea, or support recovery from illness or injury. And if you’re an athlete, you might be aiming to boost performance, enhance recovery, or improve Heart Rate Variability (HRV).Wherever you’re starting from, improving your breathing is one of the simplest and most powerful tools available.That’s where The Oxygen Advantage® comes in.Developed by Patrick McKeown and rooted in principles of the Buteyko Method, this science-informed approach uses assessments and personalised techniques to help you breathe better — for everyday health, mental clarity, and physical performance.
Pricing at a Glance
Discovery Call (15 min) — Free
Initial Consultation (80 min) — £60
Follow-Up Session (50 min) — £45
3-Session Package — £135
Sporting Performance Package — Price on requestFor full information on session structure, packages, and cancellation policy, visit the Pricing page.
Harmonic breathwork
Harmonic Breathwork is a gentle yet powerful guided practice that helps you shift your breathing patterns and settle your circulatory system, nervous system, mind, and emotions. Using slow, musical breathing with original compositions by Aria Breath, it calms the heart, softens the body, and clears mental clutter.Sessions
• One-to-one — at The Heath Barn, Askham, or online
• Groups — in The Loft at The Heath Barn (online coming soon)Each 60-minute session includes simple preparation exercises, around 20 minutes of harmonic breathing, and time for integration and questions. You’ll be most comfortable lying down or in a supportive chair, with a blanket and eye mask. A notebook can be useful for reflections afterwards.Some health conditions (heart, pregnancy, mental health, certain medications) may require a brief discussion before booking. A short health disclaimer will be completed prior to the session.
Pricing at a Glance
1:1 Session (60 min) — £45
Group Sessions — launching early 2026For full information on session structure, packages, and cancellation policy, visit the Pricing page.
Floatation therapy
Visit The Health Barn in Askham and discover the incredible benefits of floatation therapy
Floatation therapy - also known as REST (Restricted Environment Stimulation Technique) - offers a powerful way to release stress, ease physical tension, and experience deep rest. Floating allows the body to relax without effort, supporting the nervous system, soothing sore muscles, and creating the conditions for genuine calm and clarity.Many people find it helps improve sleep, restore energy, and support emotional and psychological wellbeing.Floatation can be particularly helpful for:• Sports and outdoor enthusiasts — deep muscular relaxation, enhanced recovery, and space for visualisation to support performance and healing.
• Busy professionals — full-body de-stressing, mental reset, and a boost to creativity and problem-solving.
• Students or learners — improved clarity, focus, and spaciousness for new ideas.
• Long-term conditions or chronic pain — gentle relief as the body softens, helping activate its natural healing processes.Alongside my breathwork practice, I also facilitate Floatation Therapy sessions at The Health Barn, Askham, Penrith.For more information or to book a float session, please visit the Health Barn website (link below).
Pricing
Functional Breathing
Building a Strong Breathwork PracticeTo build a strong and sustainable breathwork practice, I recommend a minimum of three sessions: an Initial Consultation and two Follow-Up Sessions.A free 15-minute Discovery Call is available before any commitment — a chance to ask questions and see whether we’re a good fit.Pricing:3-Session Package: £135Sessions also available individually as belowIf your focus is sporting performance, a 5-session package allows time to explore more advanced techniques. Pricing is available on request following an initial conversation.Initial Consultation — £60In person at The Health Barn or online — approx. 80 minutesAn in-depth session where we explore your breathing patterns, how they may be influencing daily life, and what you’d like to improve.
You’ll complete a short intake form beforehand so I can understand your needs.
You’ll leave with clearer insight into how your breath works and personalised practices to begin right away.Follow-Up Session — £45Approx. 50 minutesThese sessions reinforce what you’ve learned, support consistency, and allow us to refine or develop your techniques.
There is time to ask questions, explore challenges, and introduce new exercises as needed.
HARMONIC Breathing
Harmonic Breathwork 1:1 Session — £45A 60-minute session including gentle preparation exercises, around 20 minutes of guided harmonic breathing to Aria Breath music, followed by time for integration and questions.Harmonic Breathwork Group SessionsIn-person group sessions will be available in early 2026. More details to follow
PAYMENT
For 1:1 sessions, payment is requested in advance via bank transfer. If you’re attending in person, payment in cash is also welcome.Cancellations or rescheduled appointments require at least 24 hours’ notice. Sessions cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice may be charged in full.Gift Vouchers are also available from The Health Barn, Askham
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testimonials
The following reviews can be also be found on the Onwards Breath Facebook page.
"Worked over a 6 week period with Oli, with some further input. Have been aware of "breath work" for a while and could see that Oli had a great depth of knowledge. I was interested in stress management and wanting to perform better whilst spinning many plates. He takes you through the foundations and the biology of what is happening. Stress or performing under pressure is inevitable when you work for yourself. Oli takes you through a framework which helps. It is not some woo woo nonsense. I found some familiarity with elements, from meditation to Wim Hoff etc. It has made me aware of when my body is reacting in a detrimental way and given me awareness of how to reset. Oli follows up and makes sure you understand what is happening. I'd say the lessons don't sink in straight away. Rather like you don't know a book by reading the back cover. It builds in layers. I have a way to go of course and life happens, but if you're body is exposed to tension and you want a route to calm yourself down and reset, I'd recommend him." - Steve S
"My breath work session with Oli today was fascinating and I very quickly learnt that I while I want to learn how to maintain good nasal breathing both day and night, I did not understand the mechanics of nasal breathing at all!
Oli explained it all very clearly, with demonstrations that were very clear even online, and I am looking forward to putting my learning into practice so that my mind and body can gain from deeper, correct breathing." - Caroline R
