If thousands of dollars of therapy haven't helped shift old wounds, perhaps you need to go deeper into the subconscious. One method gaining momentum is 9D Breathwork, a practice that combines breathing with sound frequencies and somatic coaching to calm the nervous system, release emotional weight, and restore inner clarity.

“It’s like therapy, breathwork, and a soundbath had a baby, then gave it a DJ set and healing superpowers,” says Leila Ng, a doula and breathwork practitioner who leads regular sessions with actor-host Paul Foster at Pan Pacific Orchard.

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The classes, held on the hotel’s rooftop garden terrace, last 90 minutes and attract participants from all walks of life, many struggling with stress and corporate burnout. Guided through headphones and blindfolds, attendees are fully immersed in sound and breath. “One session can crack something open, bring clarity, or move emotions that have been stuck for years,” Ng explains.

Here, the couple explain the principles of 9D Breathwork and its benefits.

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What exactly is 9D Breathwork?

Leila: It’s a guided, multi-sensory journey using conscious connected breathing, science-backed sound frequencies, and somatic coaching cues. Together, they help people release blockages, rewire limiting beliefs, and reconnect with their truth.

Paul: It’s immersive and powerful. You’re not just lying down and breathing—you’re diving into your subconscious, nervous system, and emotional body. People come out lighter, clearer, and more grounded.

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How does it support trauma management?

Leila: 9D Breathwork works through a method called brainwave entrainment—sound and breath patterns that guide the brain into states like alpha, theta, or delta to access the subconscious directly. That’s where the real work happens— bypassing the overthinking mind to reprogram beliefs, let go of stuck emotions, forgive, and create space for new, empowered patterns.

Why do people come, and what do they walk away with?

Paul: Stress, burnout, grief, breakups, or simply a heaviness they can’t explain. For men especially, this is often the first time they’ve felt safe enough to cry or show emotion without judgment.

Leila: They leave feeling lighter, clearer, and more connected. Sometimes they don’t have the words for it, but you can see the shift in their energy. We’ve had people say, “That unlocked something I’ve been carrying for years.”

What is a typical class like?

Paul: We begin by creating a safe container—people often arrive holding a lot. Then we guide them through a curated theme, like “Letting Go” or “Healing the Inner Child”. I handle the flow, the masculine structure and support, and the music.

Leila: I hold the emotional and energetic space. I tune into the group, offer somatic energetic healing where needed, and support the release work.

What kind of shifts do people usually experience?

Paul: Emotional release—tears, anger, laughter— as well as physical sensations like tingling, warmth, or a deep sense of reset.

Leila: And sometimes, people have life-changing realisations about their childhood, their patterns, or what they need to release. That’s the power of 9D—it bypasses the mind and speaks directly to the soul.

Is this especially helpful for women?

Leila: Of course. Many women live in survival mode, juggling careers, caregiving, and relationships—constantly
giving, rarely receiving. The breathwork helps peel back the layers and reconnect with intuition and raw unbridled power. This work is transformational for anyone willing to go there. We’ve seen men, teens, and even elders come through and experience massive shifts. Breath doesn’t care about gender; it meets you exactly where you are, and takes you where you’re ready to go.

To enquire about 9D Breathwork classes, visit @fostertheloveco on Instagram.