SMALL SHIFTS
BIG IMPACT
When the body’s internal systems work better, from breath and hormones to stress response and energy, things start to feel easier. We teach practical, science-based tools that support stress, focus, and recovery, helping people think clearer, feel calmer, and function better in work and in life.
Most people today are carrying more strain than their bodies were built for. Around 74% of UK adults have felt overwhelmed by stress in the past year, and more than 33 million working days are lost to ill-health, including 16 million to stress and 7.8 million to MSK pain. Modern life keeps people under steady mental and physical pressure, which is why support that works with the body matters more than ever.
We help people by working with the body, not against it. Using simple, science-based breath and movement tools, we support the systems that shape stress, focus, recovery, and daily functioning. These practices are quick, practical, and easy to fit into real life and with consistent support, they become habits that genuinely shift how people think, feel, and respond.
 Whether we’re working with organisations, communities, or individuals, our approach creates steady, sustainable change, clearer thinking, calmer reactions, steadier energy, and better day-to-day functioning.
Who we work with
Whether we’re partnering with a workplace or supporting someone through a community referral, the aim is the same: to help people feel more balanced, more regulated, and more capable in the moments that matter. We do this through two connected arms: Small Shifts Community CIC and Small Shifts Limited.
Organisations
Build clearer, calmer, more resilient teams.
We bring simple, science-based tools into the workday to improve focus, recovery, communication, and performance.
Communities
Support people facing daily pressures.
We work with health and community teams to provide practical tools that ease stress, MSK discomfort, energy strain, and daily functioning challenges.
Individuals
Feel clearer, calmer, and more capable.
We teach simple, science-based practices that help people manage stress, steady their energy, and handle daily life with more ease.
Our Impact
We partnered with an NHS Trust in Cornwall to evaluate how simple breath and movement practices can support staff wellbeing. Working alongside the South West Clinical School, the findings showed clear, measurable benefits.
What we found
- Stress levels reduced significantly after sessions
- Sleep quality improved, even over a short programme
- Face-to-face sessions produced the biggest change
- Staff reported feeling calmer, clearer, and better able to cop
These results show that small, physiology-based practices can make a real difference in high-pressure healthcare environments and can support staff wellbeing in a practical, accessible way.
“These findings support integrating breathwork into local NHS staff wellbeing strategies to mitigate work-related stress and enhance sleep.” South West Clinical School Journal, 2025
 4 Weeks of Small Shifts Reduces Stress and Improves Sleep Quality
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trusts, 2025
How Small Shifts Ltd and Small Shifts Community CIC work together
Small Shifts is built as an ecosystem. Our commercial arm (Small Shifts Ltd) supports organisations and teams. Our Community CIC expands access to people who may not otherwise receive support.
Both parts share the same purpose: helping people build the clarity, calm, and capacity they need for daily life, whether they’re in a workplace, a community service, or simply trying to find their footing.
A portion of revenue from every organisation we work with is donated to the CIC, directly funding free and low-cost programmes, outreach in underserved areas, and the development of accessible tools for people facing financial or health-related barriers.
Surplus generated by the CIC is reinvested back into community benefit, and where appropriate, shared with aligned organisations working to strengthen community capacity and wellbeing.
Together, the Ltd and CIC create a circular model: workplaces benefit, communities benefit, and the tools improve for everyone.
Zara, Health & Wellbeing
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation
"This programme had some of the highest engagement we’ve seen across the Trust. Staff in high-pressure clinical roles made time to learn new skills, and many reported feeling better able to manage stress and stay present during demanding days. By the end, they were recommending the sessions to colleagues and keen to use the techniques with patients and peers."
Amanda, Physiotherapist
Cornwall Partnership NHS FoundationÂ
This course was truly inspiring. The techniques gave me a clearer understanding of how breathwork can support stress and anxiety, and applying them in practice made an immediate difference. I’ve felt calmer, more balanced, and better able to stay focused during busy days. It’s now part of my daily routine. A powerful experience that has strengthened my wellbeing and the way I work.
Start the conversation
Get in touch if you’d like to explore how Small Shifts can support you or your community with simple, practical tools that build clarity, calm, and capacity in everyday life.
