Breath For Health: Breathwork Training (Yoga Alliance)

Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Approved

What you'll learn

How breathing can support and improve your overall well-being

Different breathwork and pranayama techniques

How to support your mental and physical health

Optimize physical performance

Foundations of functional breathing

How the breath can release conditioned responses and rewire the mind.

Requirements

No prerequisites required.

Disclaimer: Please do not practice breath holds if you are pregnant or have any known heart conditions.

Description

Welcome to the Breath for Health Training Program, a transformative journey that combines theory and practice, science and spirituality, to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills to enhance their breathing patterns, optimize their respiratory system, and foster a deeper mind-body connection. This program explores the fundamental principles of functional breathing, benefits of nose breathing versus mouth breathing, understanding the biochemistry and biomechanics of functional breathing, and introduces powerful pranayama techniques for emotional healing and respiratory improvement.Theory: Gain a solid foundation in the theory behind functional breathing. Understand the profound impact of breath on your overall health and well-being. Dive into the three dimensions of functional breathing: biomechanics, biochemistry, and the psycho-physiological connection. Understand how breath control influences brain function, emotional regulation, and neuroplasticity.Practice: Put theory into action with practical breathwork exercises. Learn specific pranayama techniques that support functional breathing, emotional healing, and respiratory system improvement. Engage in guided sessions to cultivate a deeper mind-body connection, enhance self-awareness, and promote relaxation and stress resilience.Learn the three-part breath , Bastrika (breath of fire), Bhramari (Humming Bee Breath), Ego Buster and more. Develop breath control, improve lung capacity, and enhance overall respiratory health through targeted exercises and mindful awareness.Whether you're a yoga teacher, healthcare professional, or simply an individual seeking personal growth, this program will equip you with the knowledge and skills to integrate functional breathing practices into your life.Upon successful completion of this program, you will receive a certificate of achievement certified by Yoga Alliance. Certified Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP)

Overview

Section 1: Theory Lectures

Lecture 1 Introduction to Breathwork

Lecture 2 Breathwork: Biochemistry

Lecture 3 Breathwork: Biomechanics

Lecture 4 Breathwork: Psycho-physiology

Section 2: Movement: Deep Stretch

Lecture 5 Deep Stretch

Section 3: Practice: Biochemistry

Lecture 6 BOLT Score

Lecture 7 Guided Practice: Breath Light

Lecture 8 Nitric Oxide

Lecture 9 Guided Practice: Humming & Bhramari Pranayama

Section 4: Practice: Biomechanics

Lecture 10 Guided Practice: Belly Breathing

Lecture 11 Guided Practice: Mid-Chest (Lateral) Breathing

Lecture 12 Guided Practice: Upper Chest Breathing

Lecture 13 Yogic Breath

Lecture 14 Cleansing Breath & Breath Holds

Lecture 15 Guided Practice: Bastrika

Section 5: Practice: Psycho-Physiology

Lecture 16 Neuroplasticity

Lecture 17 Full Lung Holds

Lecture 18 Empty Lung Holds

Lecture 19 Guided Practice: Ego Buster Level 1

Lecture 20 Guided Practice: Ego Buster Level 2

Lecture 21 Guided Practice: Ego Buster Level 3

Everyone. Yoga teachers & practitioners, fitness coaches, athletes, the average adult.