Education
Why Schools?
High school students are under more pressure than ever, yet with academic, extracurricular, and social demands filling their days, most don’t have time for traditional wellbeing practices. With short attention spans and few moments to pause, they need tools that work in the moment.
Uplift explores practical, science-backed strategies, such as breathwork, that can be used in under a minute to reduce stress, improve focus, and help students feel more in control. Our presentations and workshops provide immediate strategies to help students thrive academically and personally.
What is Included?
Our workshops provide an immersive, hands-on experience focused on practical stress management techniques, with a special emphasis on breathwork. We explain the science behind these tools and share personal stories to help students relate and connect. Students are guided through the techniques so they can experience their benefits firsthand.
Interactive connection activities encourage open, supportive discussions on mental health and wellbeing. These sessions create a safe space where students can build resilience and challenge stigma.
The workshop concludes with a guided meditation to help students recharge and promote emotional balance. Beyond the session, students are encouraged to integrate these strategies into their everyday lives for lasting impact.
“Student feedback from the session was overwhelmingly positive, the session was timely and relevant to our students. We are looking forward to continuing our relationship with Uplift and embedding their workshops across our Wellbeing Programs.”
Ayles Llewellyn, Deputy Head of Senior School, Firbank Grammar School
Explore the transformative impact of these techniques on our lives, drawing from our experiences during high school and professional sports endeavors. Through personal anecdotes recounting how we navigated the pressures of exams, athletic competitions, and social interactions, we provide students with relatable anecdotes that illustrate the tangible advantages of these methods.
Personal Anecdotes
Breath Awareness
Introduce students to the power of the breath as a tool for emotional regulation and mental clarity. By developing awareness of their breathing patterns, students learn to recognise signs of stress and shift into a calmer, more focused state.
This foundational practice helps students understand the connection between breath, body, and mind—laying the groundwork for improved emotional wellbeing, attention, and self-regulation.
“This immersive presentation by James Hartson and Charlie Furphy was amazing! 180 Yr 11’s were taught the power of the breath. Uplift provided tangible tools for managing stress, enhancing focus, and nurturing well-being with a full presentation on scientifically proven Breathwork techniques. Highly recommend.”
Ione Norris | Wellbeing Coordinator | Trinity Grammar
Resilience & Focus
Equip students with simple, science-backed techniques to enhance concentration, strengthen study habits, and improve academic performance. Breathwork supports cognitive clarity and sharper problem-solving skills, helping students stay present under pressure.
Through guided practice, students also build emotional resilience—developing the tools to navigate stress, setbacks, and everyday challenges with greater calm and confidence, both in and out of the classroom.
Staff Workshops
Teachers and school staff are at the heart of student wellbeing—but who’s looking after them? Our staff workshops are designed to create a space where educators can slow down, reconnect, and walk away with real tools to manage stress, recharge energy, and build resilience.
We know the demands of education are constant, and burnout is real. These sessions offer a chance to pause, reflect, and learn science-backed techniques that support both personal wellbeing and professional sustainability.
Each session includes:
Simple, practical breathing techniques to calm the nervous system and manage stress in the moment
Strategies to boost mental clarity, focus, and emotional regulation
Guided meditation to unwind and reset
Space for reflection and meaningful connection with colleagues
Optional takeaway resources to help integrate the tools into daily life