My name is Paddy Shine. I am a co – founder of the experimental/possible music groups Gnod, Moundabout & BB84.

For 20 years I’ve been touring and travelling and quite a large chunk of those years in a fog of drinking, smoking, not sleeping much and generally living fast and hard.

In 2015 I went to Poland with Wim Hof and had a path changing week that led me on a Breathwork and self care journey that continues to this day. I’m a certified Life Awareness Instructor (Michael Bijker/Yogalap) and certified Laughter Yoga leader. I work with older folk in nursing homes with Alzheimers and Dementia incorporating sensorial, meditative and laughter practices into daily activities.

Discovering the OA functional breathing method and learning about nasal breathing has really cemented everything for me. I’m in my mid 40s and feel stronger and healthier than I ever have.

I would love to work with people who may harbour doubts about whether they can change their bad habits and addictions but really want to make those changes. I want to help people to make very simple, positive steps to better health. It is never too late to change and I believe the OA functional breathing techniques to be a very strong and easily applicable foundation to build on.

I’m based in the Irish Midlands (Athlone/Roscommon) I’m available to travel and I’m happy to work with individuals/groups in person and online. Instagram.