In mid-January, Dr. Rob Williams of Nordic Flow visited Hill Farmstead to introduce our team to the benefits of Long, Slow, Deep (LSD) breathing.

During an hour-long breathwork session—or “breath play,” as Dr. Rob affectionately corrected us—fourteen members of the Hill Farmstead team from retail, production, and administrative roles were guided into a state of deep relaxation and expanded, intentional breathing. The session created space to slow down, reset, and experience how subtle shifts in breath can have a profound impact on the nervous system, both personally and professionally.

With an emphasis on breathing primarily through the nasal passages, long, slow, and deep breathing has been shown to support improved sleep, reduced stress, enhanced focus, and increased energy, among many other benefits. Dr. Rob was trained by renowned Dutch breathing innovator Wim Hof, whose methods have helped both elite athletes and everyday individuals build greater physical resilience and mental clarity.

Hill Farmstead invited Dr. Rob to work with our team as part of our ongoing commitment to employee wellness and personal growth. This work complements existing practices at the brewery, including daily meditation, on-site counseling sessions, and personal development planning, each designed to support not only how we work but also how we show up for one another and ourselves.