Coaching beyond the mind: how movement & breath unlock true change

Ever felt like you know what you need to do, but something still holds you back?

Maybe you’ve tried coaching before. Maybe you’ve talked it through with friends, mentors, and trusted peers - yet something still feels stuck.

That hesitation before speaking up, the tightness in your chest before making a big decision, the exhaustion of knowing you need change but not feeling able to move towards it…

That’s not just in your head. It’s in your body.

This is where coaching with movement and breathwork changes the game.

Why mindset work alone isn’t always enough

Most coaching focuses on thoughts, shifting perspectives, reworking beliefs, and setting clear goals. And that’s valuable, honestly, it really is. But if your mind is moving forward while your body stays stuck, change can feel impossible.

Your body holds onto past emotions, tension, and patterns, especially around things that feel risky or uncertain. Without addressing what’s stored physically, your nervous system may still react as if old challenges are happening now creating a mismatch.

True transformation happens when both mind and body work together - without that connection, change can feel like an uphill battle.

You might tell yourself, I deserve this opportunity, but if your body is holding onto past experiences of fear, rejection, or doubt, you’ll still feel resistance.

Deep change happens when your mind and body are aligned - when you don’t just think differently but feel safe enough to take action. This is what coaching with movement and breath makes possible.

The power of movement & breathwork in coaching

Your body holds onto emotions, patterns, and memories - sometimes long after your mind has ‘moved on.’ This is why stress, fear, and tension stay stuck in the body - even when the mind is ready to move forward.

By integrating somatic movement and breathwork into coaching, we create shifts that feel natural, not forced. Instead of mentally fighting your way through resistance, we work with your body to release what’s holding you back.

• Breathwork calms your nervous system, reduces stress, and helps you think clearly. Research from the University of California, Berkeley, shows that focusing on the breath shifts brain activity, activating the parasympathetic nervous system and lowering cortisol (Greater Good Science Center, UC Berkeley).

• Somatic movement helps you process emotions physically. Research in the Journal of Trauma & Dissociation highlights how body-based practices help integrate emotions that talking alone can’t access.

• When we move and breathe with intention, we rewire our responses to challenges. Instead of just understanding change on a logical level, we experience it - deeply and instinctively - through movement and breath.

So… do I need to do yoga?

No. This isn’t about poses, flexibility, or advanced techniques.

It’s about using movement and breath in a way that supports you. If you’ve ever noticed your breath change when you're nervous or your shoulders tense when you're stressed - you already understand how powerful this can be. We just take that awareness and use it intentionally.

What happens in a session?

Every coaching session is tailored to you. It’s not about following a rigid structure but responding to what’s showing up for you in the moment - combining coaching techniques, movement, and breathwork to create real shifts.

• If you feel stuck in your career or life direction, we use a blend of mindset coaching and breathwork to shift fear before making big decisions.

• If imposter syndrome is holding you back, we combine mindset coaching with movement to shift focus from mental loops to embodied action, helping you step into your capabilities with greater ease.

• If stress and overwhelm are keeping you stuck, we use coaching techniques with breathwork and movement to help you reset, regain clarity, and take action without burning out.

It’s a whole-person coaching approach - helping you move forward in a way that feels aligned, effective, and sustainable..

Ready to experience it for yourself?

Curious to see how this works in practice? My 21-day confidence activation is a free guided experience where you’ll learn simple movement and breath techniques to shift stuck energy and start experiencing real change - without forcing it.

DM me on Instagram with ‘Confidence Activation,’ and I’ll send you the link to get started.