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    Switch off stress. Rediscover joy. Fulfil your potential.
    Our next free event will change your life.

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    Why Attend

    A unique opportunity to feel amazing.

    Immediate relief

    Ease stress, anxiety and low mood using The Vortex Intentional Breath System.

    Better sleep

    Meditation techniques that invite peace and deep relaxation into your life.

    Greater wellbeing

    Learn free tools that you can use every single day to live a life of freedom and ease.

    A sense of purpose

    Remember how it feels to be truly happy and to find joy in daily life.

    Who It's For

    For anyone looking to better themselves.

    Most people were never taught to breathe functionally. Learning to breathe properly can move you out of chronic fight-or-flight and back into peace and balance.

    The Experience of the Intentional Breath, Meditation & Cold Exposure.

    These tools can be particularly helpful if you are living with:

    • Mental health struggles
    • A lack of purpose
    • Depression and low mood
    • Chronic stress
    • Addiction
    • Anxiety and overwhelm

    Please note: the breathwork is not suitable during pregnancy. If you experience panic attacks, let us know and sit out the exercises.

    Breathwork and meditation experience

    What To Expect

    A morning of connection and transformation

    Our events bring people together to experience the power of breathwork, meditation and optional cold water exposure in a safe, guided setting.

    Guided by Jim McFadyen, who has safely led 20,000+ people through his unique blend of breath, meditation and reconnection since 2016.

    Bring: Comfortable clothing (suited to weather on the day), a yoga mat or something to lie on, swimwear, a towel, a water bottle, and an open heart and mind.

    A Typical Event

    What to expect on the day

    Part 1

    Introduction & Welcome

    Arrive, settle in and set your intentions for the morning.

    Part 2

    Guided Breathwork & Meditation

    Experience The Vortex Intentional Breath System to quiet the mind and reconnect back to you.

    Part 3

    Optional Guided Cold Exposure

    An optional controlled, guided dip in cold water, subject to conditions and safety approval on the day.

    Part 4

    Closing & Integration

    Integration, sharing, and bringing peace back into your daily life.

    Part 5

    Refreshments & Connection

    Warm up, connect with fellow attendees, and reflect on the experience.

    Experience It

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    What People Say

    This event could only be described as mind-blowing. I have never experienced such deep meditation, and loved trying the breathing techniques.

    Claire Ireland

    A beautiful day with Jim, the team and a hundred or so strangers connected now as one. A release I didn't even know I needed.

    Jodie Wilson

    Give this a try. You won't be disappointed.

    Mark Burns

    Questions

    Most frequent questions

    Is there a cost to attend?

    No — these events are completely free, as part of our mission to help as many people as possible reconnect with themselves and start living more intentionally.

    Do I need any prior experience?

    None at all. The events are designed to be accessible to everyone, whatever your background or experience level.

    What should I bring?

    Comfortable clothing, a yoga mat or something to lie on for the breathwork, swimwear, a towel, a water bottle, and an open heart and mind.

    Who can attend?

    Anyone aged 18 or over who feels called to attend. No previous experience is required. Some activities are not suitable for everyone, so please read the participation terms and provide accurate safety information when registering. Every activity is optional.

    What are the benefits?

    People often report reduced stress, clearer thinking, better sleep, brighter mood, and a stronger connection to themselves and others — mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually.

    Ages 18+

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