Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery through the ancient yet scientifically-backed practice of breathwork. This unique 150-minute experience combines a 60-minute guided breathwork workshop with a 90-minute float session, creating the perfect environment to deepen your connection with your breath and yourself.

In the workshop portion, Louise Brans-Fitzgibbon will guide you through an exploration of how your breathing patterns directly impact both your physical and mental wellbeing. You'll learn practical techniques to regulate stress responses, enhance focus, and promote deep relaxation through conscious breathing. Louise's instruction focuses on three fundamental aspects of functional breathing — mechanics, CO₂ tolerance, and cadence — providing you with a comprehensive understanding of breathwork principles.

Following the workshop, you'll experience the lasting effects of weightlessness during your 90-minute float session, allowing the breathwork techniques to integrate more deeply as your body enters a state of complete relaxation. This combination creates an ideal setting for both beginners and experienced practitioners to fully absorb the benefits of conscious breathing.

Participants will leave with simple, effective breathing methods that can be easily incorporated into daily routines, empowering you to take control of your wellbeing through your breath.

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About the Facilitators

// Louise Brans-Fitzgibbon

Louise Brans-Fitzgibbon is a certified Functional Breathing Coach whose personal journey with breathwork began from a place of seeking relief from anxiety and improved performance in her own life. Having experienced firsthand the transformative power of conscious breathing, she now dedicates herself to sharing these accessible yet powerful techniques with others.

Over the past twenty years, Louise has cultivated a diverse professional background serving as a career counselor, mindfulness enthusiast, and peer-support grief facilitator — all while navigating the demands of partnership and motherhood. These varied roles have deepened her understanding of stress management and the critical importance of self-compassion.

Louise's extensive training includes certifications in Nordic Flow, Oxygen Advantage, and Buteyko methods with Patrick McKeown, as well as Pause Breathwork with Samantha Skelly. Through her practice at Breathcoach.ca, she offers a client-centered approach that respects individual needs while providing actionable plans tailored to specific goals.

Whether you're an athlete seeking performance enhancement, a professional managing workplace stress, a student improving focus, or simply someone looking to find more balance in daily life, Louise's guidance offers practical tools for harnessing the innate power of your breath.

// GoFloat Studios

Located in downtown Burlington, Ontario, GoFloat Studios offers a sanctuary for stress relief and relaxation. Founded by Geoff Liang and Jan Jaroszynski after their own transformative experiences with floating, this wellness studio has become an integral part of Halton's wellbeing community.

At the heart of GoFloat's offerings is the floating experience, a well-researched modality for addressing chronic pain, fatigue, stress, and burnout. Clients experience profound relaxation in specially-designed tanks filled with warm Epsom salt solution, creating a weightless environment that suspends both gravity and sensory input.

GoFloat Studios distinguishes itself through its thoughtful experience design. From extended evening and weekend hours to additional time for first and last floats of the day, Jan and Geoff ensure every detail supports client wellness. Their team provides personalized recommendations, extensive on-site amenities, and follow-up support to extend the benefits beyond each session.

Their signature 6 Week Stress Release Program combines weekly floating with comprehensive education on breathwork, mobility, hydration, and mindfulness, all designed to transform stress responses for long-term wellbeing. The spacious float rooms, supportive guidance, and attention to client experience reflect Geoff and Jan's commitment to making floating accessible as a powerful wellness tool for everyone in the community.