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Just Breathe: 8 Beginner Breathwork Practices

With Caylin White

Breathwork is the conscious control of breathing and is said to influence a person's mental, emotional, or physical state, with a therapeutic effect. This simple practice of conscious breathing has inspired extensive research into the role of the breath in regulating the nervous system and our mental and physical health, alongside the expansion of breathwork practices with roots in ancient India and China. This course explores activating and relaxing breathwork and the purposes and benefits of three key breathwork techniques. It then examines breathwork training leading to certified practitioner status and recommended breathwork books and apps. Including: Why Breathe? Understanding Breathwork Benefits of Breathwork Safety When Using Breathwork 8 Breathwork Techniques and Their Purposes Tips for Your Breathwork Sessions Facilitator Training in Breathwork Recommended Breathwork Books and Apps Conclusion: Just Breathe

Learn eight relaxing beginner breathing practices, and their benefits and integrate them into your wellness practice.

15 Days

712 students

4.4 stars

8 min / day

English

About this course

Box Breathing

Workday Micro-Practice

Nadi Awareness

Meet your Teacher

Caylin White

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St. Augustine, FL, USA

Caylin Brie White is an Editorial Lead at Salesforce. She is a certified Mindful Meditation and Breath Leader and Author. Caylin is a self-taught healer of 30+ years, healing herself of chronic pain, autoimmune, and thyroid disorders. From surviving to thriving, she made it her mission to help others heal through the power of breath and mindset.

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15 Days

712 students

4.4 stars

8 min / day

English

Lesson 1

Why Breathe?

Why do we need to learn how to breathe, again? We breathe every day, so why do we have breathwork to learn? The truth is, we’ve lost sight of breathing the right way...the healing way. Learn why breath is so important for your nervous system and the origin story of how breathwork came to be.

Lesson 2

Benefits Of Breathwork

Science shows the enormous amount of good that breathwork can do for our bodies, and it just keeps getting better and better. Here are some of the many benefits of breathwork. In this lesson, you will learn how these benefits will help you in your everyday life.

Lesson 3

Breathwork Safety

Breathwork is safe for most people but is best learned under the guidance of a qualified instructor. Learn the important safety precautions to use for your breathwork sessions - both for yourself and your clients. Put these Breathwork safety practices to use for yourself and your family.

Lesson 4

Relaxing Vs Activating Practices

Breathwork can be broadly divided into two types: activating breathwork that energizes and stimulates, and relaxing breathwork that soothes and calms. You will learn the differences in both as we move forward with the relaxing techniques. Understand what it means to activate and heal, and relax and heal at the same time. Each Breathwork practice will help you to do both.

Lesson 5

8 Relaxation Beginner Breathwork Types

In this lesson, you will learn the eight different relaxation breathwork techniques we will be reviewing in this course: Box breathing Equal breathing Diaphragmatic breathing 4-7-8 breathing Resonant breathing Mindful breathing Pursed lip breathing Alternate nostril breathing These Breathwork practices have been a core part of my daily life and will help you to understand how to relax the body and begin to control the breath for your healing journey.

Lesson 6

Box Breathing Technique

In this lesson, you will learn how to use the Box breathing technique, the benefits, tips, and tools to help, as well as how to integrate it into your daily practice. The box breathing technique is a great one for anytime. You are in a small situation and have limited amount of time. Bring this Breathwork out to calm and concentrate.

Lesson 7

Equal Breathing Technique

In this lesson, you will learn how to use the Equal breathing technique, the benefits, tips, and tools to help, as well as how to integrate it into your daily practice. The equal breathing technique allows you to use counting to control the breath and the mind together. It is great for short periods of time as well.

Lesson 8

Diaphragmatic Breathing Technique

In this lesson, you will learn how to use the Diaphragmatic breathing technique, the benefits, tips, and tools to help, as well as how to integrate it into your daily practice. This is one of my favorite practices for going to sleep at night. It is very calming and helps you to relax the nervous system.

Lesson 9

4-7-8 Breathing Technique

In this lesson, you will learn how to use the 4-7-8 breathing technique, the benefits, tips, and tools to help, as well as how to integrate it into your daily practice. This is a very popular practice and the counting for the different numbers allows the breath to slow down naturally. It is great for concentration and reset.

Lesson 10

Resonant Breathing Technique

In this lesson, you will learn how to use the Resonant breathing technique, the benefits, tips, and tools to help, as well as how to integrate it into your daily practice. I love this one because it really helps you to build consistency and tolerance to the breath. Great for longer periods of Breathwork.

Lesson 11

Mindful Breathing Technique

In this lesson, you will learn how to use the Mindful breathing technique, the benefits, tips, and tools to help, as well as how to integrate it into your daily practice. This is a great technique for when you have to work or focus. Allow your mind to be intentional and present and you will find the breath will follow.

Lesson 12

Pursed-Lip Breathing Technique

In this lesson, you will learn how to use the Pursed-Lip breathing technique, the benefits, tips, and tools to help, as well as how to integrate it into your daily practice. This uses an actual pursed lip, which allows the air to flow slow slowly through so this is about slow, slowing it down.

Lesson 13

Alternate Nostril Breathing Technique

In this lesson, you will learn how to use the Alternate Nostril breathing technique, the benefits, tips, and tools to help, as well as how to integrate it into your daily practice. Be sure to use your hands in a cleanly manner.

Lesson 14

Conducting A Breathwork Session

In this lesson, you will learn how to conduct your very own breathwork session with a client, from start to finish - including aftercare instructions for future use. When you are ready to share your Breathwork practice with others, be safe and make sure that everything is up to code.

Lesson 15

Congratulations! Course Completion And Last Notes

Congrats! You have completed the Beginner Breathwork course and hopefully gained new knowledge on using the breath as a tool for good. In this last lecture, Caylin shares some final notes on her breath practices and invites you to continue your journey with your own.