Johannes Egberts
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| Born | Johannes Egberts Netherlands |
| Citizenship | Dutch, Australian |
| Occupation | Breathwork instructor, cold-exposure coach, author, entrepreneur |
| Employer | Breathless Expeditions |
| Known for | Founder of Breathless Expeditions; breathwork and cold-exposure coaching |
Notable work | The Cold Therapy Plan (2025) |
"Johannes Egberts" is a Dutch-Australian breathwork instructor, cold-exposure coach, author and entrepreneur. He is the founder of Breathless Expeditions, a company which runs breathwork and ice-bath workshops, mountain and freediving retreats, and trains breathwork facilitators.[1]
He has appeared in national media discussing the health effects of cold exposure and controlled breathing,[2] and is the author of The Cold Therapy Plan (Simon & Schuster Australia, 2025).
Early life and education
Egberts grew up in the Netherlands and later moved to Australia. He trained in several breathing and performance modalities, including the Wim Hof Method.[3]
Career
Egberts began leading breathwork and cold-exposure workshops in Australia in 2019, combining coached breathing with ice-bath immersion. Australian media outlets have covered the practice and its claimed benefits; in 2019, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation examined winter cold exposure and the Wim Hof Method in a feature that referenced local practitioners and trends.[4]
He has delivered group sessions and public demonstrations that have been featured on television and online. In 2025 he discussed ice-baths and stress management on the Seven Network's Sunrise program, describing breathwork and cold exposure as tools some people use for sleep, burnout and recovery.[5]
Since 2019 Egberts has taught a wide range of breathwork modalities, including holotropic breathwork.[6] He is also a freediving instructor and mountain guide.[7]
Egberts has worked with athletes like Harry Garside. In 2025, the Olympic boxer credited breathwork training with Egberts as part of his preparation to resume professional competition following the Paris Olympics.[8]
Egberts founded ″Breathless Pty Ltd″ (often referred to as 'Breathless') in 2018 to deliver breathwork instructor training, retreats and experiences.[9]
Publications
Egberts is the author of The Cold Therapy Plan: 28 days to reduce stress, enhance sleep and promote recovery (Simon & Schuster Australia, 2025). The book outlines a structured approach to integrating cold exposure and breathwork and was listed by Australian bookseller Booktopia with a January 2025 publication date.[10]
Podcast and media appearances
Egberts has been interviewed about his personal background and breathwork practices on Ant Middleton's Head Game podcast, where he discussed adopting breathwork and cold immersion and their role in his coaching career. The episode was distributed via Nova/Star 104.5's podcast platforms and other directories.[11] In December 2024 he appeared on a Dutch podcast to discuss his work and forthcoming book.[12]
Research and collaborations
In 2023 Egberts collaborated with the University of Queensland and co-authored the research paper Breathwork interventions for adults with clinically diagnosed anxiety disorders: a scoping review, which looked at the effects of breathwork on anxiety.[13]
Selected works
The Cold Therapy Plan: 28 days to reduce stress, enhance sleep and promote recovery (Simon & Schuster Australia, 2025).[14]
Training
Wim Hof Method Instructor[15] HeartMath Trainer[16] Oxygen Advantage Instructor[17] Yoga Instructor (RYT-200)[18] Alpine Guide[19] Freediving Instructor[20]
References
- ↑ Morris, Alex (2023). Ice baths: exploring the health benefits of cold water therapy. Publishers, Newcastle Herald.
- ↑ Hoh, Amanda(2019). Regular cold shower or Wim Hof ice bath in winter can be healthy but aren't without risk . Publishers, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
- ↑ Kelly, Eugenie (2023). The purpose-built ice bath is the latest luxury wellness status symbol . Publishers, The Australian.
- ↑ Hoh, Amanda(2019).Regular cold shower or Wim Hof ice bath in winter can be healthy but aren't without risk. Publishers, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).
- ↑ YouTube (2025). Breathless founder explains health benefits of ice baths | Sunrise. Publishers, Seven Network.
- ↑ Nankervis, Troy (2024). 'No drugs': New way Aussies are getting high. Publishers, News.com.au.
- ↑ Kelly, Eugenie (2023). The purpose-built ice bath is the latest luxury wellness status symbol . Publishers, The Australian.
- ↑ Bertah, Aymon (2025). Olympic Boxer Harry Garside's key to preparing for return to ring next month . Publishers, The Daily Telegraph.
- ↑ Morris, Alex (2023). Ice baths: exploring the health benefits of cold water therapy. Publishers, Newcastle Herald.
- ↑ Booktopia (2025). The Cold Therapy Plan: 28 days to reduce stress, enhance sleep and promote recovery. Publishers, Booktopia.
- ↑ Middleton, Ant (2025). How Breathwork Saved Johannes Egberts When He Hit Rock Bottom Head Game". Publishers, Nova/Star 104.5.
- ↑ YouTube (2025). Johannes Egberts over zijn reis, breathwork, transformatie, wetenschap & spiritualiteit |KUKURU. Publishers, KUKURU.
- ↑ University of Queensland (2023). Breathwork interventions for adults with clinically diagnosed anxiety disorders: a scoping review. Publishers, MDPI, Brain Sciences.
- ↑ Booktopia (2025). The Cold Therapy Plan: 28 days to reduce stress, enhance sleep and promote recovery. Publishers, Booktopia.
- ↑ Kelly, Eugenie (2023). The purpose-built ice bath is the latest luxury wellness status symbol . Publishers, The Australian.
- ↑ Oxygen Advantage. Johannes Egberts . Publishers, Oxygen Advantage.
- ↑ Oxygen Advantage. Johannes Egberts . Publishers, Oxygen Advantage.
- ↑ Oxygen Advantage. Johannes Egberts . Publishers, Oxygen Advantage.
- ↑ Nankervis, Troy (2024). 'No drugs': New way Aussies are getting high. Publishers, News.com.au.
- ↑ Nankervis, Troy (2024). 'No drugs': New way Aussies are getting high. Publishers, News.com.au.
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