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SLOW DOWN & RESTORE

Creating space for restoration and reconnection

ŌRA brings together breathwork, mindful movement and restorative practices to give you practical tools to reduce stress, restore your energy, regulate emotions and build resilience — in everyday life and through times of change.

EXPLORE THE PRACTICES

ŌRA PHILOSOPHY

A different way to approach wellbeing

We live in a fast-paced, sensory-overloaded world, often leaving little space to connect with ourselves and our needs. Yet our bodies, circumstances and seasons of life are constantly changing.

At ŌRA, we believe wellbeing isn't about doing more.
It's about developing the awareness, tools and capacity to respond to what life asks of us, and knowing how and when to pause and restore.

Through breathwork, mindful movement and restorative practices, we help you reduce stress and anxiety, regulate your energy and emotions, restore your capacity and build greater resilience for everyday life.

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WELCOME

I'm Julie, mother of two and founder of ŌRA Wellness Collective.

For more than a decade, I've explored the relationship between breath, body, mind and wellbeing through study, practice, teaching and my own experience of navigating the demands of modern life.

ŌRA grew from a simple question:

How can we create more space to feel, listen and reconnect in a world that constantly asks us to do more?

Today, I bridge ancient wisdom and modern science to help people develop their own tools for greater awareness, build resilience and find more sustainable ways to care for themselves, both in everyday life and through times of change.

Work with Julie

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WHO IS ŌRA FOR

The first step is often the hardest

You don't need to have everything figured out. Sometimes, it starts with simply noticing what is asking for your attention.

Feeling overwhelmed or constantly “on”?
Moving through a period of change or transition?
Feeling disconnected from your body or yourself?
Looking for a more sustainable way to care for yourself?

Supporting a child who struggles with attention or regulation?
Working with a team under pressure?
Looking for simple tools to support your people?

ŌRA offers practical practices you can return to at home, at work, or whenever you need to pause, reset and reconnect.

No demanding routines. No one-size-fits-all formula.

Just tools you can make your own and use when you need them.

Find your practice

EXPLORE THE TOOLS

Restorative practices

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Individuals

Tools you can make your own
Learn breathwork, movement and restorative practices you can use in everyday life, through classes, guided sessions and rituals.

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Organisations

Practical wellbeing tools for your people
Workshops, programmes and training combining breathwork, nervous-system education and mindful practices for teams, schools and organisations.

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Perinatal

Personalised support through transition
Sessions to support you through the physical and emotional changes that come with different seasons of life, tailored to your body and needs.

Testimonials

“I would highly recommend Julie.”

Julie is not only a great teacher, her presence is also very calming at the same time engaging. Whether it’s yoga or breathwork, she always makes sure you are executing each technique properly and has your overall wellbeing in mind. I would highly recommend Julie!
[Company Wellness Weekly Program]
- Candice, Inner Chapter
“It was truly transformative.”

I had the opportunity to experience a reiki session with Julie after attending several of her breathwork classes, and it was truly transformative.

Julie brings such a grounded, nurturing presence to her work, within minutes, I felt completely at ease. Julie has a real gift, and I’m so grateful for the safe and supportive space she creates. I left her session feeling lighter, clearer, and more connected to myself.
[Reiki]
— Marine
“Great experience for us.”

It was such a great experience this morning for us! Happy to see you and for sure we have to organize another round later.
[Breathwork workshop]
- Fay, Inditex Group
“I learned many useful tips.”

Thank you Julie! Such an incredible workshop and I learned many useful tips to try for relaxation and clarity.
[Breathwork workshop]
— Sophie
“Linking business and breathwork well.”

Thank you Julie, it was really great! The link with the business world is very well done, thanks for coming today!

[Breathwork workshop]

- Matthieu, Skema Business School, Executive Program in Management
“So much to learn from our body.”

Thank you for the practice today Julie it felt so good ! And your guidance was so clear so much to learn from our bodies. thanks for the resources too.
[Breathwork workshop]
— Pamela
“So pure and solid.”

Thank you so much for offering the workshop today! Learnt a lot! I really love your vibe! So pure and solid. And your professionalism!
[Breathwork workshop]
- Meg, Shanghai American School
“It was really shifting.”

I am more aware of my breath now and I understand how important it is. Your educational PowerPoint I was not expecting but was really shifting.
[Breathwork workshop]
— Jamie
“Thank you so much again for holding space for us all. ”

Thank you so much again for holding space for us all and being a teacher we can trust and follow to go deeper - I feel so blessed my path crossed with yours here in Shanghai.

[Consicous connected breathwork session]

- H.
“It quite moving for me.”

Julie today was amazing and quite moving for me. Thank-you so much for your workshop!
[Breathwork workshop]
— Hannah
“It was an incredible experience.”

Right after the session I didn't have the words, but I wanted to send a message as it was an incredible experience. The breathing was definitely uncomfortable at times but at the end I felt this connectedness, happiness and love for the world. As well as being inside myself on a deeper level.
Thank you for changing my life today.
[Consicous connected breathwork]
— C.
“I gained clarity on areas in my life.”

Julie brings such heart and authenticity into her work that has you feeling held and supported. After our reiki session I felt lighter in my energy and gained clarity on areas in my life.
I trust Julie with my energy to support me for my highest good and would highly recommend you do the same.

[Reiki]
— Kurt
“I am beyond grateful.”

Thank you so much for all you shared. You are so warm, compassionate, spirited, genuine, cordial and professional! This practice of reiki is the miracle happened to me. Grateful to universe for meeting YOU. Thank you.
[Reiki]

- C.