Basics of Breathwork

Breathing is an essential process vital to our health and wellbeing and yet in the midst of our busy lives we can often give it little conscious attention. It is one of the biological rhythms we easily take for granted, like our heartbeat – yet both of these functions provide the flagstone of our existence.

We developed this session to bring the power of the breath into the light  – exploring it on many levels, from the mechanics and physiology of breathing, the different biological effects of mouth and nasal breath, its interplay with the stress and relaxation response and much more. In essence we address its interconnectedness with all dimensions of health and how we can retrain ourselves to breathe more consciously in a way that is more healthful as we go about daily tasks.

We also touch on different forms of ‘Breathwork’ – a self-regulated process that can serve as a therapeutic aid, connecting the conscious with unconscious, allowing participants to work through physiological resistance to emotional processing typically not accessible in traditional talk therapy. 6 This session is part theory and part practice, as individuals learn and experience some very simple breathing practices to call on at any time of their working day to relieve stress, promote mental clarity or boost energy.

Participants will leave this session with a clear understanding of the vital role breathing plays in determining their overall health and wellbeing and how to consciously improve their unconscious breathing patterns in beneficial ways.

They will leave with short, easy-to-use breathing practices which they can employ throughout their working day to relieve stress.

Any member with an interest in learning various tools and techniques on how we can look after ourselves to ensure positive wellbeing.