SMALL SHIFTS
Calmer, clearer, more capable days.
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Practical, physiology based breath and movement strategies to support calmer responses, easier movement, and more restful sleep.
Evidence informed sessions focus on how breathing, posture, and the nervous system influence daily functioning. Through clear education and guided practice, you learn practical tools to reduce stress, improve sleep, and manage everyday demands, supporting better recovery, focus, and energy over time.
What We Offer
A 4-week, facilitator-led programme with guided audios and ongoing membership support. You learn physiology-first strategies and practical micro-practices to support stress regulation, improve energy, and develop calm and focus over time.
Programmes
 4 Weeks of Small Shifts Reduces Stress and Improves Sleep Quality
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trusts, 2025
Evidence informed sessions that work
All Small Shifts sessions are grounded in current research and established physiological principles.
A recent evaluation, delivered in partnership with an NHS Trust in Cornwall, found that structured breath and movement strategies were associated with reduced stress, improved sleep, and increased feelings of calm among staff. The findings suggest that small, practical interventions can create meaningful change, even in high pressure working environments.
This evidence underpins Small Shiftsâ approach to delivering practical, non-clinical support that fits real working lives. You can read the full paper here.Â
âThese findings support integrating breathwork into local NHS staff wellbeing strategies to mitigate work-related stress and enhance sleep.â South West Clinical School Journal, 2025
Who we work with
Whether weâre partnering with an organisation or supporting someone through a community referral, the aim is the same: to help people feel steadier, more capable, and better able to manage the demands of work and everyday life.
Small Shifts partners with organisations and works across communities and individual referrals. Our organisational work helps fund accessible, preventative programmes for people who may not otherwise receive support.
Organisations
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Community
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Individuals
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Zara, Health & Wellbeing
Cornwall Partnership NHS FoundationÂ
"This programme had some of the highest engagement weâve 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. Iâve felt calmer, more balanced, and better able to stay focused during busy days. Itâs now part of my daily routine. A powerful experience that has strengthened my wellbeing and the way I work.
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Whether youâre curious about Small Shifts, exploring support for yourself or others, or have a question, youâre welcome to get in touch.
