SOMAIQ™ Breathwork

The fastest way to change state.

Stress affects communication, focus, decision making, leadership and performance. The breath is one of the few ways we can consciously influence our physiology in real time.

That's why SOMAIQ™ Breathwork sits at the heart of many SOMA Ignite experiences. Whether delivered as a standalone experience or integrated into wider programmes, it helps people regulate stress, increase resilience and access more of their capability.

Performance Insight

The fastest lever for state.

Breathing is one of the fastest ways to influence physiological state.

Breath regulation is used across elite sport, aviation, military and performance psychology because it provides a practical tool for managing pressure, improving focus and supporting recovery.

SOMAIQ™ helps individuals and teams develop greater awareness and control of their state when it matters most.

01 — Methodology

What is SOMAIQ™ Breathwork?

Most workplace development focuses on changing thoughts. SOMAIQ™ Breathwork works with physiology.

It can be delivered as a standalone experience or integrated into leadership, wellbeing and team development programmes.

  • Focus
  • Emotional regulation
  • Recovery
  • Resilience
  • Communication
  • Performance

02 — Three ways to work with SOMAIQ™

One methodology. Three formats.

01

SOMAIQ™ Daily Practice

Build resilience one day at a time.

Duration · 10–15 minutes

A practical daily nervous system regulation practice designed to support resilience, recovery and emotional wellbeing.

Applications

Leadership developmentStress managementBurnout preventionWellbeing initiativesResilience programmes

Outcomes

  • Improved emotional regulation
  • Better stress management
  • Increased resilience
  • Greater self-awareness
  • Improved recovery
02Most popular corporate format

SOMAIQ™ Reset

Increase nervous system capacity for modern work.

Duration · 30–45 minutes

Our most popular corporate format. A guided breathwork experience designed to help people regulate stress, restore focus and increase their capacity to navigate pressure and change. Used as a standalone intervention or as a preparation tool before meetings, conferences, leadership programmes and other high-performance situations.

Applications

Leadership meetingsConferencesTeam meetingsERG eventsWellbeing programmesReturn-to-office initiativesChange programmesTeam away daysSales kick-offsLeadership development programmes

Outcomes

  • Increased nervous system capacity
  • Greater resilience under pressure
  • Improved focus
  • Better emotional regulation
  • Enhanced wellbeing
  • Stronger communication
  • Greater connection
  • Increased readiness for performance
03

SOMAIQ™ Journey

Create space for deeper transformation.

Duration · 90–120 minutes

A deeper guided experience designed to help participants reconnect with themselves, gain clarity and create space for reflection and growth.

Applications

Leadership retreatsExecutive developmentWellbeing retreatsAway daysTransformational programmes

Outcomes

  • Deep restoration
  • Enhanced self-awareness
  • Greater clarity
  • Connection to purpose
  • Increased creativity
  • Improved adaptability

03 — Why organisations use SOMAIQ™

Business outcomes, not wellness theatre.

Sustainable performance

Helping people perform without relying on chronic stress.

Burnout prevention

Supporting recovery before exhaustion becomes the norm.

Focus & attention

Helping people think more clearly and perform more effectively.

Leadership presence

Supporting calm, confident and adaptable leadership.

Communication

Improving listening, emotional regulation and difficult conversations.

Team connection

Creating shared experiences that strengthen trust and belonging.

Change & uncertainty

Helping people navigate disruption and transformation.

Neuroinclusive learning

Experiential learning that engages different learning styles and neurotypes.

04 — Delivery options

Designed to fit the way your organisation works.

Virtual

For global teams and remote workforces.

In person

For conferences, offsites and leadership events.

Hybrid

For organisations with both remote and in-person participants.

Retainer partnerships

Monthly or quarterly sessions supporting wellbeing, resilience and sustainable performance.

Part of a bigger resilience strategy

A methodology inside SOMA Resilience™.

SOMAIQ™ Breathwork is one of the methodologies used within SOMA Resilience™ programmes.

By helping people regulate stress, improve recovery and increase nervous system capacity, SOMAIQ™ Breathwork supports the development of sustainable resilience over time.

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