The Science & Practice Of Breathwork. Module 1, Breath Awareness
With Dr. Inge WolsinkBreathwork is one of the most practical ways to influence your nervous system, stress response, energy, sleep, focus, and emotional regulation. But breathwork is not one single practice. Some breathing exercises are calming, some are energizing, some support anxiety and panic, some improve focus or sleep, and others are used for athletic performance or CO₂ tolerance. The key is learning which breathing technique is right for your body, your nervous system, and your needs. In The Science & Practice of Breathwork, you will learn how breathing works in the body, how different breathing practices affect your nervous system, and how to build a safe and effective breathwork routine. This course combines science, breathing mechanics, nervous system regulation, yoga-based pranayama, and practical guided breathing exercises. In Module 1: How We Breathe, you will explore your natural breathing pattern, the role of the diaphragm, the connection between breathing and stress, and the foundations of conscious breathwork practice. This module is the starting point for the full course, which continues with slow and nasal breathing, fast breathing and breath holds, and specific breathwork tools for stress relief, anxiety, energy, sleep, focus, and performance. Welcome to The Science & Practice of Breathwork: Module 1, How We Breathe.
Everything you need to know to tailor your breathwork routine to your specific needs.
About this course
Breathwork is one of the most practical ways to influence your nervous system, stress response, energy, sleep, focus, and emotional regulation. But breathwork is not one single practice. Some breathing exercises are calming, some are energizing, some support anxiety and panic, some improve focus or sleep, and others are used for athletic performance or CO₂ tolerance. The key is learning which breathing technique is right for your body, your nervous system, and your needs. In The Science & Practice of Breathwork, you will learn how breathing works in the body, how different breathing practices affect your nervous system, and how to build a safe and effective breathwork routine. This course combines science, breathing mechanics, nervous system regulation, yoga-based pranayama, and practical guided breathing exercises. In Module 1: How We Breathe, you will explore your natural breathing pattern, the role of the diaphragm, the connection between breathing and stress, and the foundations of conscious breathwork practice. This module is the starting point for the full course, which continues with slow and nasal breathing, fast breathing and breath holds, and specific breathwork tools for stress relief, anxiety, energy, sleep, focus, and performance. Welcome to The Science & Practice of Breathwork: Module 1, How We Breathe.
Meet your Teacher
Inge Wolsink is a former psychological scientist, breathwork teacher, yoga teacher, IFS-informed stress coach, and founder of Whole Body Coaching. Her work focuses on the connection between breathing, stress physiology, nervous system regulation, emotional patterns, movement, and behavior change. With a background in psychological science and years of experience teaching yoga, meditation, breathwork, and Internal Family Systems-informed coaching, Inge brings a clear and grounded approach to breathing practices. She is especially interested in helping people understand not only how to practice breathwork, but also why different techniques can have such different effects on the body, mind, and nervous system. Her teaching combines scientific explanation with embodied practice. She draws from breathing science, yoga-based pranayama, nervous system physiology, stress research, IFS-informed self-awareness, and practical habit formation to help people use breathwork in a way that is safe, personal, and effective. Inge’s breathwork courses are designed for people who want more than a single breathing technique. They are for students who want to understand the wider landscape of breathwork, including breath awareness, nasal breathing, slow breathing, fast breathing, breath holds, anxiety tools, energizing practices, and performance-based techniques. Her approach is practical, compassionate, and science-informed, with a strong emphasis on adapting each practice to the needs and capacity of the individual body. She helps students explore breathwork not as something to perform perfectly, but as a way to listen more closely to the body, work with stress patterns, and build a more supportive relationship with themselves.