Respiratory Support Nelson

29/10/2026

Breathlessness can be uncomfortable and sometimes frightening, especially when it happens during everyday activities such as walking, climbing stairs or doing things around the house.

But there are simple techniques that may help you feel more in control when your breathing becomes uncomfortable.

🎥 Watch our Managing Breathlessness video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z304RB5qKKc&list=PLb0DeYqC2sis&index=3

A little knowledge and practice can go a long way towards building confidence in managing breathlessness.

Feeling breathless can be uncomfortable and sometimes overwhelming,...

27/10/2026

Understanding Your Breathing | NEW Move2Breathe Video

Have you ever wondered what actually happens when you breathe in and out?

Most of us breathe without giving it much thought. But when you're living with COPD or another lung condition, breathing can become something you're much more aware of, particularly when you're feeling breathless.

Understanding how your breathing works can be an important step towards managing it with greater confidence.

🎥 Watch Understanding Your Breathing here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewI3hdRA4aY&list=PLb0DeYqC2sis&index=1

Understanding how your breathing works can help you feel more confi...

25/10/2026

We're excited to share three new educational videos from Respiratory Support Nelson, designed to help people living with COPD and other long-term lung conditions better understand their breathing, manage breathlessness and feel more confident staying active.

Join Deb, our exercise trainer, as she explores three important topics:

🔹Understanding Your Breathing
Learn how your diaphragm works, what happens when you breathe in and out, and how to recognise a relaxed breathing pattern.

🔹Pursed-Lip Breathing & Recovery Positions
Discover simple, practical techniques that can help you manage breathlessness and recover more comfortably during everyday activities.

🔹Breathing and Exercise
Understand why movement is so important for lung health, why some breathlessness during exercise is normal, and how to find a manageable level of activity.

These short, easy-to-follow videos are suitable for anyone wanting to learn more about living well with a lung condition, whether you're new to pulmonary rehabilitation or looking for practical ways to support your breathing.

🎥 Watch our new educational series on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb0DeYqC2sis

Learn more about your breathing, discover practical ways to manage breathlessness and build confidence with everyday movement. Our Move2Breathe educational v...

11/10/2026

🎉 ALL CLASSES ARE BACK THIS WEEK! 🎉

We're excited to welcome everyone back to our Better Breather exercise classes, Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Sing Your Lungs Out following the school holiday break!

We can't wait to see you all again for another wonderful term!

Have a question or need more information? Please don't hesitate to get in touch. We're always happy to help!

Call or text: 027 546 7675
Email: [email protected]

11/10/2026

08/10/2026

A huge thank you to NBS

Respiratory Support Nelson is incredibly grateful to NBS for their generous support of our Richmond Better Breather community exercise classes for Terms 1 and 2 of 2027.

This support helps us continue providing welcoming, accessible exercise classes for people living with COPD and other long-term lung conditions across our community- helping people stay active, build strength and confidence, and connect with others.

We sincerely appreciate NBS investing in the health and wellbeing of our local community and supporting the work we do.

Thank you, NBS , for helping us keep our community moving and breathing better!

07/10/2026

Let’s get moving!

A little movement can make a big difference when you’re living with a lung condition.

Join Deb from Move2Breathe for an easy-to-follow workout you can do from home. Work at your own pace, take rests when you need them, and remember- something is always better than nothing! 💪

Build strength, improve your balance and feel steadier with this 15...

06/10/2026

Want to feel stronger and steadier?

Our NEW Stronger & Steadier Move2Breathe video is a manageable strength and balance workout created for people living with COPD and other long-term lung conditions.

youtube.com/watch?v=XPZhu-nWqBc&feature=youtu.be

Building stronger muscles can help your body use energy and oxygen more efficiently, while balance exercises can support confidence with everyday activities such as standing, walking and carrying things.

Join our trainer Deb for this follow-along workout at home. All you need is a sturdy chair for support. Light hand weights are optional- you can complete the entire workout without them.

Move at your own pace, adapt the exercises and take extra rests whenever you need them. You don’t have to do everything perfectly- simply give it a go and do what feels manageable today. Every bit of movement counts!

Please only exercise if you feel well enough and your breathing is within its usual range. Stop if you experience chest pain, dizziness, severe or unusual breathlessness, loss of balance, or feel unwell.

Build strength, improve your balance and feel steadier with this 15...

03/10/2026

Is your breathing feeling harder today?

On more difficult breathing days, exercise can feel like the last thing you want to do- but a little gentle movement is still worthwhile.

Our new "8-Minute “When Breathing Feels Hard” workout" has been designed for people living with COPD and other lung conditions. Join our trainer Deb for a short, gentle session that can be completed at home, using a chair for support.

Move at your own pace, take breaks whenever you need them and only do what feels manageable today. You don’t have to complete the whole workout... remember every little bit of movement counts.

Our video can be found here:
https://youtu.be/n-kn03V_72Y

Please only exercise if you feel well enough. Stop if you experience chest pain, dizziness, severe or unusual breathlessness, or feel unwell. Follow your respiratory action plan and seek medical advice if needed.

When breathing feels harder, a full workout can feel out of reach. ...

23/09/2026

Another wonderful year of support from COGS!

We are so grateful to have received funding from the Community Organisation Grants Scheme (COGS) to support the work of Respiratory Support Nelson. Hāpai Hapori Community Matters

Ongoing funding like this makes such a difference to a small community organisation like ours. It helps us continue being here for people across Nelson Tasman living with respiratory conditions - providing opportunities for exercise, education, connection and support.

We are incredibly thankful to COGS for recognising the value of our work and for continuing to invest in our community.

Thank you for helping us support people to breathe better and live well. 💙