Lecture: How Can Breathwork support Stress Management?
Breathwork for stress management
This engaging 60-minute session blends theory and science, guided practice, and reflection — offering both insight and experience. Participants gain a deeper understanding of how the breath directly influences the nervous system, focus, and emotional balance, while learning…
Workshop
Description
This engaging 60-minute session blends theory and science, guided practice, and reflection — offering both insight and experience. Participants gain a deeper understanding of how the breath directly influences the nervous system, focus, and emotional balance, while learning simple tools for stress regulation and mindful communication.
We explore:
– Breathing and the nervous system — how are they connected?
– Positive vs. negative stress — and what can we do about it?
– The breath as a regulator — practical exercises
– Mindfulness for active listening
– Dialogue and communication for change
– Where to start?
Benefits
Increased awareness and understanding
Participants gain insight into how the breath influences both the physical body and the mind, and how it supports the body’s natural stress response.
Practical, science-based tools
They learn simple, effective breathing techniques to reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance daily performance.
Personal reflection and integration
The session offers space to reflect on how these tools can be applied personally and professionally for sustainable change.
Engaging on-site experience
Participants test practical, interactive methods that can easily be integrated into the workday.
Health benefits
Breathwork supports mental and physical health — strengthening heart and lung function, reducing cortisol and blood pressure, promoting detoxification, mental clarity, emotional balance, and presence.
Hosted by Fredrik Fernando Austad
About the Host
Fredrik Fernando Austad is a certified breathwork and mindfulness practitioner with experience working across high-performance environments - from law firms, marine technology and IT companies to chamber orchestras, fashion labels, and wellness brands. His work bridges science and inner awareness, showing how conscious breathing strengthens the nervous system, sharpens focus, and cultivates resilience. Participants learn to manage stress, think more clearly, and move through pressure with calm and confidence. Through evidence-based breathwork, mindfulness, and movement, Fredrik helps people reconnect with balance, creativity, and presence-both in work and in life.
Travel Locations
I’m open to traveling internationally for my work and love bringing this practice to new places and people. That said, I always consider the balance of time and value - for example, I wouldn’t typically fly more than 5-8hours for a 15-minute session. I’m open to long-distance travel when the project feels meaningful, the client partnership is a strong fit, or the mission is especially inspiring - typically for longer sessions or higher-fee engagements. Within Europe, I’m generally very flexible and happy to travel.
Client Requirements
For practical breathwork sessions, I need a sound system with good audio quality and the option to connect via mobile phone, Bluetooth, or Mac. For talks or lectures, I also require a larger screen to display a presentation. During practical breathwork classes, it’s important to have a dedicated space that suits the size of the group. Ideally, there should be yoga mats available for all participants, although chairs can be used if mats are not available(last resort). Participants should bring a water bottle, and if blankets are available, that’s an added bonus.
Focus Areas
Well-being/HealthDevelopment/Coaching
Location
Oslo, Norway
Languages
English, Norwegian
Corporate Experience
Significant
Certifications & Credentials
Not anything to ad.
Session Types Offered
Interactive (eg. improv, group-art, yoga etc.)
Past Experience Doing Sessions
Yes - Performing
Past Clients
Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA, The Conduit, Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, Arc'teryx
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