In this third conversation, we speak with Simon le Maistre, a breathwork coach helping people move from stress and survival into greater calm, clarity, and purpose through the breath.
After a successful twenty-year career in education, Simon reached a point of burnout. During recovery, his psychotherapist observed that he was holding his breath — a simple insight that became the beginning of a profound personal and professional transformation.
We explore Simon’s journey through different schools of breathwork, from Wim Hof methods and conscious connected breathwork with Alchemy of Breath, to functional approaches such as Oxygen Advantage. We discuss how these modalities differ, the role of breath in resilience and emotional wellbeing, and the altered states of consciousness that can emerge through practice.
Throughout the conversation, Simon reflects on how a simple daily relationship with the breath has supported him through midlife transition, parenting, and the ongoing process of living with more steadiness and presence.
Connect with Simon le Maistre:
Website: https://www.simonlemaistre.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slemaistre/