The Science of Breathwork + FREE Breathwork Classes

Name: The Science of Breathwork + FREE Breathwork Classes
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Discover how breathwork transforms the mind, body, and spirit, and enjoy FREE guided breathwork classes.

Created bySarah Michaels, Zein Michaels

Last updated 2/2025

English

What you'll learn

Understand how breathwork affects your body, from your brain to your heart and nervous system.
Learn practical breathing techniques to reduce stress and manage anxiety.
Discover how breathing techniques can improve your energy levels and focus throughout the day.
Explore the deeper, spiritual side of breathwork and its connection to personal growth.
Gain tools to manage anxiety and feel more grounded in daily life.
Experience breathwork classes with our step-by-step guided sessions.

Course content

3 sections • 12 lectures • 2h 45m total length

Introduction to the Science of Breathwork0:42
In this module, we’re diving into the science of breathwork, exploring what happens in your body during this transformative practice.
We’ll cover how breathwork impacts your lungs, heart, brain, nervous system, metabolism, and muscles.
You'll learn how it creates real, evidence-based changes that improve overall well-being.
By the end, you’ll have the knowledge to share the science of breathwork with clarity and inspire trust in its powerful benefits.
Respiratory Physiology and Breathwork18:19
Lesson Objectives:

By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to:

· Understand the key parts involved in breathing.

· Explain how muscles and organs work together to support inhalation and exhalation.

· Recognise how different breathing patterns and body systems affect overall health.

· Apply this knowledge to improve breathwork techniques for themselves or others.

· Know how oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged in the lungs.

· Recognise the main parts involved, like alveoli and capillaries.

· Understand how gases move through diffusion.

· See how lung health and environmental factors can affect gas exchange.

· Understand RSA and how to use it to make your breathwork better

· Explain what cellular oxygenation is and why it matters
Breathwork and the Nervous System15:09
Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to:

Understand how your nervous system controls your breathing and stress levels.

Identify the main parts of the autonomic nervous system (like the ‘fight or flight’ and ‘rest and digest’ systems) and how they affect your health.

Understand how the vagus nerve impacts our health and how we can use it to our advantage

Explain the impact breathwork has on HRV and in turn, overall health

Recognise how breathwork changes the way your body manages stress and balance, including its impact on neurotransmitters and heart rate.

Apply different breathing techniques to sleep better, feel less anxious, and keep your nervous system in balance—especially by activating the vagus nerve.
This knowledge will help you see how breathwork can be a practical, everyday tool for feeling better and staying calm, no matter what life throws at you.
Cardiovascular Responses to Breathwork7:35
Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

Understand how breathwork affects heart rate, blood pressure, and overall cardiovascular health.

Recognise the connection between breath rate and heart rate variability (HRV) and how this impacts heart health.

Identify breathwork techniques that help support heart health and manage stress.

Use these techniques to improve your heart health, manage your emotions, and boost your overall well-being.

This introduction prepares you for a deep dive into how breathwork and heart health are connected, giving you knowledge and practical tips to improve your health and manage stress better.
Breathwork and the Brain15:25
Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

Understand how breathwork can improve focus, mental clarity, and memory. For example, you’ll learn how certain breathing techniques can help you concentrate better when doing tasks that need high mental effort.

Recognise how breathwork connects to neuroplasticity, which is the brain’s ability to change and adapt. You’ll see how regular breath practice can lead to long-term brain changes, making it easier to develop new habits and handle stress better.

Identify how breathwork changes brainwave patterns and how these shifts can affect your mental state. This includes understanding how slow breathing can encourage alpha brainwaves, which are linked to feeling calm and focused.

Explore how breathwork affects neurotransmitter release and how it can be used in cognitive therapy. You’ll learn how controlled breathing can naturally lift your mood, boost motivation, and improve mental health.

This introduction prepares you to dive into how breathwork influences the brain, giving you the knowledge and tools to use these practices effectively in your everyday life.
Physiological Effects of Breathwork

Endocrine Modulation through Breathwork12:52
Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

Understand how breathwork influences hormone levels: Learn how different breathing techniques affect stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, and how this impacts your body’s stress response.

Recognise the role of the endocrine system in stress and immune responses: Discover how hormones influence immune health, and how breathwork can support this.

Identify the connection between breathwork, inflammation markers, and overall immune health: Understand how breathwork can lower inflammation markers and improve your body’s ability to fight illness.

Apply breathwork strategies to manage hormones and reduce stress: Gain practical knowledge on how to use breathing exercises to control stress, support immune health, and feel better overall.

This lesson provides a clear understanding of how breathwork can benefit your health and well-being, giving you the tools to take control of your body’s responses by simply using your breath.
Breathwork and the Lymphatic System12:21
Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to:

Understand the Role of Breathwork in the Lymphatic System: Recognise how breathwork influences lymphatic circulation and its importance for maintaining overall health.

Identify Key Breathing Techniques: Learn and practice breathing techniques that specifically support lymphatic health and enhance the body’s natural detoxification processes.

Explore the Connection Between Breathwork, Inflammation, and Oxidative Stress: Gain insights into how breathwork modulates inflammatory pathways and reduces oxidative stress, supporting immune function.

Apply Breathwork Practices: Implement breathwork strategies to improve lymphatic circulation, reduce inflammation, and support immune resilience.
Musculoskeletal Dynamics and Breath Practices9:41
Learning Objectives:

By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

Understand How Breathing Affects the Body: Learn how breathing practices connect with your muscles and bones, helping with muscle function, posture, and keeping your spine aligned. For example, how deep breathing can help keep your spine healthy and reduce muscle strain.

Know the Main Parts of the Musculoskeletal System: Identify the important parts of your body’s structure, like bones, muscles, and connective tissues, and understand how they work together to support movement and stability. You’ll see how these parts are influenced by your breathing.

See the Benefits of Breath Practices: Recognise how specific breathing techniques can improve your muscle and bone health, make you more flexible, boost your athletic performance, and help with pain relief. For instance, how controlled breathing can ease muscle tension and prevent injuries.

Use Breathing Techniques: Learn how to use different breathing techniques to support your muscles and bones, manage pain, improve your posture, and perform better in sports. You’ll get practical tips on how to incorporate these techniques into your daily life to improve your physical health.
Metabolic Effects of Breathwork10:34
Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

Understand how breathwork affects important metabolic processes like energy production and fat burning.

See the link between different breathing techniques and changes in how fast your metabolism works.

Learn about key ideas like how your body uses oxygen and what the respiratory quotient is, and why they matter for your metabolism.

Use breathwork techniques to improve your metabolism, increase your energy, and help with weight management.
Body & Breath Systems

Breathwork Technique/Class 1: Manage Anxiety, Release Trauma & Negative Thoughts53:49
Experience the transformative power of the Core Healing Breathwork Technique, a guided practice designed to unlock deep emotional healing and self-discovery.
This impactful method uses focused breathing through the heart to release emotional blockages, reduce stress, and promote inner peace.
The Core Healing Breathwork Technique supports you in:
Releasing trauma and negative emotions.
Cultivating self-love and emotional resilience.
Achieving balance in the nervous system for improved mental clarity.
Connecting with your heart to uncover your true self.
Whether you're seeking personal growth, relief from anxiety or depression, or simply a sense of renewal, this practice empowers lasting change.

Plus, feel free to download this video to your phone or computer
Breathwork Technique/Class 2: Boost Energy, Reduce Stress & Gain Clarity6:58
In this session, you'll learn a simple yet transformative breathwork practice designed to boost your energy, reduce stress, and bring clarity in just minutes.
Whether you're a beginner or experienced in breathwork, this guided session will walk you through each step, helping you connect deeply with your breath and body.
Expect sensations like tingling or lightheadedness as part of the process, and embrace the calm, energised state that follows.
You'll also explore techniques to hold your breath, grounding yourself in stillness and relaxation. This class is perfect for daily use to reset your mind and body.

Plus, feel free to download this video to your phone or computer
What's Next?1:52
In the last five years, breathwork has exploded in popularity, growing by a staggering 600%!
What was once a niche practice has now become a powerful, transformative tool embraced by millions worldwide—and it's only continuing to soar.
With more and more people seeking emotional healing, stress relief, and deeper self-connection, breathwork coaching is quickly becoming one of the most thriving and rewarding businesses in the wellness industry.
Whether you're looking to expand your career in wellness or start a new journey as a breathwork coach, this program will give you everything you need to create impact and success in a growing market.
With demand continuing to rise, there’s never been a better time to become a breathwork facilitator.
Click the "Resources" section to find out more.

Requirements

An open heart and mind :)

Description

Discover the life-changing potential of breathwork in this comprehensive, science-backed course designed for all levels.

Whether you're new to breathwork or looking to deepen your understanding, this course offers a complete exploration of the physiological, mental, and spiritual aspects of breathwork.

You’ll learn how it impacts critical systems in the body, including the respiratory, cardiovascular, and nervous systems.

I will walk you through advanced concepts like endocrine modulation, metabolic effects, and how breathwork influences the brain and lymphatic system.

But it’s not just about the science—you will learn practical breathing techniques you can do from home to foster relaxation, enhance focus, and create a powerful connection between mind, body, and spirit.

We also cover important safety considerations, common misconceptions, and the historical roots of breathwork practices across cultures.

What Sets This Course Apart?

This isn't just a theoretical course.

You will also receive access to FREE guided breathwork classes to experience breathwork for yourself.

These breathing techniques are designed to give you more clarity, more energy, and help you heal from trauma, anxiety and depression.

Whether your goal is to learn breathing techniques you can do at home, reduce anxiety, enhance mindfulness, or unlock a new level of personal growth, this course offers the tools and understanding to transform your life.

Take the first step on your journey to better health, greater focus, and inner peace—enroll now and experience the power of breathwork for yourself!

Who this course is for:

People who want to learn breathing techniques from home.
Anyone looking to deepen their understanding of how breathwork improves mental and physical health.
Yoga instructors, therapists, or fitness coaches who want to incorporate breathwork into their practice.
Busy professionals, parents, or students looking for tools to reduce anxiety and manage daily stress.
People exploring how breathwork can create a stronger mind-body connection or spiritual transformation.
Breathwork Coaches who want to learn more about the science behind breathwork

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Requirements

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