Healthy breathing begets a healthy brain and its capacities. Breathing impacts all dimensions of one’s life, and every activity of the body and mind are dependent on this vital function. And yet, the general population does not place attention on the importance of healthy breathing. Learn to enhance its function and expand the potential instead of addressing the dysfunction or illness related to unhealthy breathing. Enhance the potential for physical and psychological health and fitness. Many different breathing practices are available, and this course will help you to know how the body and brain respond to the dimensions of the breath. Then you can make good use of your investment of time and breath. The foundations of breathing when cultivated in practice, which is the main focus of this course, provide a basis for the function of breathing in exercise, contemplative practices, and sleep, for everyone’s potential in self-regulation, self-organization, and self-healing.
NOTE: Movement in this class will be similar to movement in daily life and will challenge habits that impact the breath and mind. Changing habits can trigger some discomfort; therefore, a waiver will be signed.
NOTE: Two sections of this course are being offered at the same day/time as a hybrid: one on Zoom and one in-person. Please register for and attend either the online or in-person section.