Optimal Health Model (Ohm)

Breath Training for
Optimal Health

Our Partners

Adventure 365
AIA
Ārepa
University of Otago
Aro Hā
Les Mills
Xero
For The People
Adventure 365
AIA
Ārepa
University of Otago
Aro Hā
Les Mills
Xero
For The People
Adventure 365
AIA
Ārepa
University of Otago
Aro Hā
Les Mills
Xero
For The People

The training most high performers are missing

You already train your strength, conditioning and recovery. Breathing is the part most people leave untrained, even though many of the world’s best athletes train it deliberately.

Most breathwork on offer is spiritual practice or intense hyperventilation, often taught without understanding the physiology behind it. Every technique the Ohm teaches is taught with intention, including when to use it and when not to.

The goal is breathing you can control: steady under pressure, quick to recover, and nervous system regulation so you can switch off at night.

Courses and Programmes

Ohm Breath Academy

Weekly practices, education and community to support your journey.

Foundations of Breathing

Master the five foundational breathing techniques.

Breath Evolution

Develop deeper awareness and advanced breathing Skills.

Breath Dynamics

Learn how to use breathing for different states and outcomes.

Ohm Deep Core

Connect breathing, fascia and movement for lasting change.

The Ohm Bundle

Everything you need to begin your journey.

What breath training changes

Breath training has measurable effects across the board.

Heart rate and blood pressure: Slow breathing raises heart rate variability, and daily respiratory-muscle training lowers blood pressure.

Stress: Slow breathing practices reduce stress and anxiety.

Endurance: Trained breathing muscles improve endurance.

Lifting: The diaphragm helps brace the spine under heavy load.

A diagram explaining the key points about why breath matters
Fraser Beck
FOUNDER OF OHM

Fraser Beck

For more than 15 years, I've studied and taught breathing, movement and human performance. I teach people to use their breathing to train, perform and recover.

  • Head of Mind Body Training at Les Mills
  • MSc Neuroscience Researcher
  • Former Senior Retreat Leader
  • Author, Speaker, & Coach

Breathing is a skill you can train, like strength or fitness

Most people only notice their breathing when it fails them: gasping on a hill, a tight chest before a presentation, a racing mind at 2am. Ohm’s courses teach you to control your breathing in those moments, starting with five foundational techniques you can use in training, at work and at home.

What people say about training with Fraser

"Fraser brings vast knowledge and experience about breathwork, mindfulness, movement and health to the spaces that he holds. He leads with integrity and sincerity, melding scientifically based principles with ancient traditions."

Dr Gill Paulsen's avatar

Dr Gill Paulsen

Obstetrician, Mum of two

"Fraser is a New Zealander who embodies a subtle, divine Māori spirit, seamlessly blending these qualities into an extraordinary breathing masterclass. He possesses remarkable grit and determination."

Michelle Chevalley Hedge's avatar

Michelle Chevalley Hedge

Nutritionist, Best selling author

"I’ve noticed a significant improvement in my blood pressure and a notable increase in energy levels. What stood out the most was how genuine and relatable Fraser is—a truly nice guy with a wealth of knowledge."

Nick Cowdy's avatar

Nick Cowdy

Cowdy Real Estate

"Fraser’s passion for breath work is contagious. He communicates so well, I was able to breathe in ways I never knew I had access to. All the sessions he lead left my body feeling incredibly light, deeply relaxed and energised."

Charlotte Shearman's avatar

Charlotte Shearman

Founder of Face Therapy

"We [Ārepa] were looking for a breathwork expert for a private event, and Fraser came highly recommended from numerous trusted sources... I would definitely use Fraser again for any events or workplace classes."

Chanel Clark's avatar

Chanel Clark

Founder of The Marketing Club

"Every so often, someone comes along who elevates your experience to a whole new level, and Fraser Beck is one of those rare individuals. I had the privilege of spending a week under his guidance at a breathwork retreat here in NZ."

Nic Stokes's avatar

Nic Stokes

MD, Investment Banking

"Fraser brings vast knowledge and experience about breathwork, mindfulness, movement and health to the spaces that he holds. He leads with integrity and sincerity, melding scientifically based principles with ancient traditions."

Dr Gill Paulsen's avatar

Dr Gill Paulsen

Obstetrician, Mum of two

"Fraser is a New Zealander who embodies a subtle, divine Māori spirit, seamlessly blending these qualities into an extraordinary breathing masterclass. He possesses remarkable grit and determination."

Michelle Chevalley Hedge's avatar

Michelle Chevalley Hedge

Nutritionist, Best selling author

"I’ve noticed a significant improvement in my blood pressure and a notable increase in energy levels. What stood out the most was how genuine and relatable Fraser is—a truly nice guy with a wealth of knowledge."

Nick Cowdy's avatar

Nick Cowdy

Cowdy Real Estate

"Fraser’s passion for breath work is contagious. He communicates so well, I was able to breathe in ways I never knew I had access to. All the sessions he lead left my body feeling incredibly light, deeply relaxed and energised."

Charlotte Shearman's avatar

Charlotte Shearman

Founder of Face Therapy

"We [Ārepa] were looking for a breathwork expert for a private event, and Fraser came highly recommended from numerous trusted sources... I would definitely use Fraser again for any events or workplace classes."

Chanel Clark's avatar

Chanel Clark

Founder of The Marketing Club

"Every so often, someone comes along who elevates your experience to a whole new level, and Fraser Beck is one of those rare individuals. I had the privilege of spending a week under his guidance at a breathwork retreat here in NZ."

Nic Stokes's avatar

Nic Stokes

MD, Investment Banking

"Fraser brings vast knowledge and experience about breathwork, mindfulness, movement and health to the spaces that he holds. He leads with integrity and sincerity, melding scientifically based principles with ancient traditions."

Dr Gill Paulsen's avatar

Dr Gill Paulsen

Obstetrician, Mum of two

"Fraser is a New Zealander who embodies a subtle, divine Māori spirit, seamlessly blending these qualities into an extraordinary breathing masterclass. He possesses remarkable grit and determination."

Michelle Chevalley Hedge's avatar

Michelle Chevalley Hedge

Nutritionist, Best selling author

"I’ve noticed a significant improvement in my blood pressure and a notable increase in energy levels. What stood out the most was how genuine and relatable Fraser is—a truly nice guy with a wealth of knowledge."

Nick Cowdy's avatar

Nick Cowdy

Cowdy Real Estate

"Fraser’s passion for breath work is contagious. He communicates so well, I was able to breathe in ways I never knew I had access to. All the sessions he lead left my body feeling incredibly light, deeply relaxed and energised."

Charlotte Shearman's avatar

Charlotte Shearman

Founder of Face Therapy

"We [Ārepa] were looking for a breathwork expert for a private event, and Fraser came highly recommended from numerous trusted sources... I would definitely use Fraser again for any events or workplace classes."

Chanel Clark's avatar

Chanel Clark

Founder of The Marketing Club

"Every so often, someone comes along who elevates your experience to a whole new level, and Fraser Beck is one of those rare individuals. I had the privilege of spending a week under his guidance at a breathwork retreat here in NZ."

Nic Stokes's avatar

Nic Stokes

MD, Investment Banking

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