Yoga Breath Work & Pranayama for Nervous System Regulation

Welcome to Yoga Breath Work & Pranayama for Self-Care!

In this course, we will focus on the relationship between our BREATH & the NERVOUS SYSTEM for the process of SELF-REGULATION

Module 1: Anatomy & Physiology for Breath Regulation & Nervous System Connection

- An overview of the Structures & Muscles of Respiration

- A 3D Lab session to help you visualize the structures of respiration

- Understanding the connection between the Breath & the State of the Nervous System

- Learning the Active Feedback loop of Self Regulation

- Understanding the 3 categories of breath work & how they regulate our Nervous System

Module 2: Creating Breath Awareness Through Movement, Mindfulness & Meditation

- Safety & precautions with Breath Work

- Understanding the 3 part Breath Pattern

- Connecting to the 4 parts of the Breath Cycle

- Utilizing Breath counting in Meditation

- Lengthening the Breath Count in Meditation

Module 3: Cooling and Calming Breath Practices

- Moon Piercing Breath

- Extended Exhale Breath Ratio

- 4-7-8 Breath for Calming

- Pursed Lip Breath

- Rolled Tongue Breath: Sheetali Pranayama

- Teeth Hissing Breath: Sitkari Pranayama

-External Breath Retention: Bahya Kumbhaka

Module 4: Balancing & Focusing Breath Work Practices

- Ujjayi: Ocean Sounding Breath

- Alternate Nostril Breath

- Samavritti: Balanced Breath

- Box Breathing

- Humming Bee Breath: Bhramari Pranayama

- Humming Breath Meditation

Module 5: Energizing and Up-Regulating Breath Practices: 

- Ha Breath

- Lion's Breath

- Sun Piercing Breath

- Skull Shining Breath: Kapalabati

- Breath of Fire

- Cannon Breath

-Lion's Paw Meditation

- Bellows Breath: Bhastrika

- Internal Retention: Antara Kumbhaka

What will you learn? 

At the completion of this course, you will have a strong awareness of your breath and understand the breath's connection to the nervous system. You will be able to assess how you are feeling and what breath practice you can use to regulate your nervous system so you feel more centered and balanced :)

The focus of this course is on creating a PERSONAL relationship with each of these breath practices- so you understand how your unique system responds to each technique!

Yoga Teachers & Yoga Therapists: Continuing Education Credits Available!

You will get a certificate of completion at the end of this course.

If you have any questions please contact me through Udemy Messenger

I look forward to exploring the BREATH with you!

-Laura

Laura Goellner OTR/L, E-RYT, C-IAYT, CLT

I am an Occupational Therapist with over 13 years of clinical experience in physical rehabilitation. I started practicing yoga in 2003 and began teaching in 2005. I earned my designation as a Yoga Therapist in 2017.

My background also includes training in massage therapy, treatment of neurological conditions, and a specialty in working with the lymphatic system.

It is my goal to share the tools of yoga with students so they may gain better self-understanding and move forward in their own journey of healing and self-development.