BREATHWORK TRAINING
We use our breath to nurture our body with oxygen and thrive. Physical and emotional stressors alter our breathing pattern. This alteration can lead to habitual shallow breathing causing headaches, tightness in the chest cavity, fatigue, and panic attacks. Through breathwork, in other words, mindful conscious breathing, we are able to enhance our breath, calm levels of stress and anxiety, and promote inner balance.
WHAT IS BREATHWORK?
Breathwork is an ancient form of Yoga practice, originating in India, where breathing techniques, known as Pranayama, are used to nourish the mind and body, and release any stress and toxins. The word Pranayama derives from "prana" meaning breath or life force and "yama" meaning expansion or rise. In yogic teachings, it is believed that one can control the power of the mind through regulated breath.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
Breathwork forces us to focus on breathing, this allows our Central Nervous System to settle down, decrease its "fight or flight" response and guide our body back to normal function. Other physical and emotional health benefits include: improved respiratory function, balanced blood pressure, reduced stress hormones, fewer feelings of anxiety plus, improved mental focus and outlook in life.
ABOUT THE BREATHWORK TRAINING:
Throughout the one-on-one four part training series, you will be taught how to use mindful or controlled breath as a natural coping mechanism to manage stress, anxiety, negative emotions and hectic lifestyles. Those in childbirth training will learn to master the yoga breath as a useful comfort measure to manage pain, promote focus, instill calm, and assist in the progress of delivery. In addition we will cover:
* the biomechanics of the Yoga breathing technique, its three parts, and breath count
* how to engage the diaphragm, thoracic cavity and chest during breathwork
* Yoga stretches to target respiratory muscles
* how to observe breathing patterns and heighten body awareness
* how to coordinate breath with movement
In Part I of the series we will focus on activating our diaphragm, a major respiratory muscle, through belly breathing exercises. We will learn how to maximize the use of this wonderful muscle and indirectly calm our "fight or flight' response.
In Part II of the series we will practice expanding the thoracic cavity allowing increased oxygen intake and optimized gas exchange (O2/CO2) in the lungs.
In Part III we will concentrate on using our secondary respiratory muscles, in the chest and neck, to fill the upper fraction of the lungs and complete the breath.
In Part IV of the series we will combine the three parts learned to complete the breath and fully harness the practice.
The total cost of the training package, which includes four 30 minute sessions, is $160 + h.s.t.
WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING:
"I was suffering from stress and insomnia, but after learning a proper breathing technique from Nadia, now I am able to sleep more soundly. I practiced it before going to sleep and it relaxed me immensely. I would recommend this breathing technique to anyone who is experiencing stress or anxiety. Thank you Nadia!" - Shahana
"I have to say your breathing exercise really helped me to stay focused and to manage my pain during contractions. I guess it really worked because I delivered her in thirty-seven minutes!! So thank you again for teaching me the breathing techniques." - Julie
"I have to say your breathing exercise really helped me to stay focused and to manage my pain during contractions. I guess it really worked because I delivered her in thirty-seven minutes!! So thank you again for teaching me the breathing techniques." - Julie
