Alternate nostril breathing techniques will be explored in Module 3

Course Overview:

Not only does the breath sit at the heart of our yoga practice, it also has the capacity to affect all aspects of our health. By harnessing the power of the breath we can:

• Help to manage the way we deal with stress

• Improve athletic performance

• Increase flexibility and mobility

• Improve immune system function, sleep and overall wellbeing

• Improve focus and attention

It’s for this reason that breathwork, once seen as a somewhat esoteric ‘out-there’ practice, is now becoming increasingly mainstream. Fuelled by the success of books such as James Nestor’s ‘Breath’ and Patrick McKeown’s ‘The Oxygen Advantage’ breathing practises now sit at the heart of many athletic training programs and holistic wellness regimes.

In this 4 week course I will guide you through the fundamentals of breathwork and pranayama (yoga breathing techniques), providing you with a solid foundation and understanding from which to continue exploring these techniques with confidence so that you can realise the many benefits of a regular breathwork practice.

We’ll dive into the science and anatomy of the breath as well as the theory behind various breathwork practices, and we’ll also explore many practical techniques that impact the body, mind and nervous system in different ways.

The course will be delivered via 4 x 60 minute online Zoom classes supported by high quality written handouts. Recordings of the sessions will be made available after each class and I’ll also be available between modules to answer any questions participants have about the materials or the various breathing techniques we’ll explore.

Please note that participants will be asked to commit to some home practice between classes, though this won’t be extensive.

Who is this course for:

The course is open to all levels of experience (including those completely new to breathwork) and is suitable for anyone who wishes to apply the benefits of breathwork to their lives:

• Committed yoga students who want to add further depth to their practice

• ‘Non-yogis’ who want to apply the benefits of breathwork for stress management, athletic performance and overall wellbeing

• Recently qualified yoga teachers who want to begin introducing these techniques into their own practice so they can teach them with confidence

Course Structure + Dates:

Module 1: February 4th 4pm - 5pm GMT

• The importance of the breath

• Breathing mechanics

• Breath and the nervous system

• Breath dysfunction

• Foundational breathing techniques

Module 2: February 11th 4pm - 5pm GMT

• Pranayama fundamentals

• Posture for breathing practice

• Clearing the airways

• Energising and ‘down-regulating’ breathing practises

Module 3: February 18th 4pm - 5pm GMT

• The 4 components of the breath

• Ratio breathing techniques

• Alternate nostril breathing techniques

Module 4: February 25th 4pm - 5pm GMT

• Breath retentions

• Bandhas

• The breath, movement and yoga practice
  

Course Fee: 

The fee for the course is £80, inclusive of the below benefits:

• 4 x 60 minute Zoom classes

• Lifetime access to recordings of each session

• High quality written materials

• I’ll also be available between modules to answer any questions you have about the materials or the various breathing techniques we’ll explore

To book your place please get in touch today