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Yoga for Relaxation: Breath-Based Stress Relief Practices
Rating: 4.5 out of 5(37 ratings)
8,203 students
Last updated 5/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • How to use diaphragmatic breathing to calm the nervous system and reduce the physical and mental symptoms of stress
  • Breathing techniques that promote relaxation, clarity, and emotional regulation, including two methods to activate the body’s natural relaxation response
  • How to identify and change dysfunctional breathing patterns that often accompany anxiety, fatigue, and chronic tension
  • A gentle yoga sequence designed to support breath awareness, tension release, and deep relaxation, accessible for all levels

Course content

1 section7 lectures1h 11m total length
  • Instructor Welcome0:56
  • Breathing and Anxiety4:47
  • Strategies for Diaphragmatic Breathing18:11

    When we are feeling "stressed out and anxious", breathing becomes shorter and centered in this chest.  This lecture introduces three strategies for establishing a diaphragmatic breathing pattern that is calming and healing in nature.  The techniques are demonstrated and instruction for experiential practice is provided.

  • Breathing Techniques for Calm11:32

    This lecture introduces two breathing techniques for inducing calm and experiencing the body's relaxation response.  These techniques can be used anytime, anywhere to reduce the speed of one's thoughts and bring ease into the body.

  • Yoga for Tension Reduction33:05

    A soothing yoga class for releasing tension in the mind and body.  Class concludes with several minutes of guided relaxation.

  • Congratulations and Thank You!0:23
  • Bonus Content2:08

Requirements

  • No prior yoga or breathwork experience is needed—this course is beginner-friendly and fully guided
  • A yoga mat or cushion is helpful but not required

Description

Yoga Breathing Techniques: Inviting Calm & Clarity

Learn mindful breathing, gentle movement, and guided relaxation to reduce stress and support your mental and physical well-being.

Course Overview

In a world that rarely slows down, many of us live in a constant state of tension—overwhelmed by stress, shallow breathing, and mental fatigue. This course offers a path back to yourself using one of the most powerful yet underutilized tools you already have: your breath.

Through a combination of breath education, movement practices, and guided relaxation, this course will help you reset your nervous system, ease chronic stress, and create a sustainable practice of calm and clarity. You don’t need to be flexible, experienced, or already “zen” to benefit—just open to learning and slowing down.

What You Will Learn

  • How breathing patterns affect your mood, body, and energy

  • Practical strategies for diaphragmatic (belly) breathing

  • Two evidence-based techniques to activate the relaxation response

  • Gentle yoga movements to release tension

  • How to identify and rewire unhelpful breath habits

  • A full guided relaxation session to calm body and mind

  • How to create your own at-home breath and movement practice

Why This Matters

Your breath is more than just a function—it is a bridge between your body and your mind. When you learn to breathe intentionally, you gain the ability to:

  • Calm your nervous system

  • Improve focus and emotional regulation

  • Enhance sleep, digestion, and recovery

  • Reduce symptoms of anxiety and overwhelm

Scientific research supports what yogic wisdom has taught for thousands of years: conscious breathing helps restore balance, both physically and emotionally.

Course Structure

This course includes short, practical lessons paired with real-time practice. You’ll begin with foundational education on how breath and stress are connected, then move into gentle breathwork and movement techniques designed to ground and center you.

Whether you're looking for quick relief or building a long-term practice, you’ll find tools you can return to again and again.

About the Instructor

Meghan Hogan has taught yoga and meditation since 2011. With a professional background in Speech-Language Pathology, Meghan brings a unique perspective to breath, communication, and nervous system health.

She is also a caregiver and mother, deeply familiar with the stressors of everyday life. Her teaching style is trauma-informed, supportive, and rooted in compassion. Meghan specializes in stress management, sleep support, and restorative yoga practices.

Who This Course Is For

  • Individuals struggling with chronic stress or anxiety

  • Beginners curious about yoga or breathwork

  • Caregivers, educators, and healthcare workers

  • Anyone interested in nervous system regulation

  • Those seeking gentle, accessible wellness practices

Enroll Today

You don’t need advanced poses or fancy equipment to find peace. All you need is your breath, a quiet space, and the willingness to begin.

Start your journey toward calm, clarity, and resilience today.

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone experiencing stress, anxiety, or overwhelm and looking for natural, accessible ways to find calm
  • Beginners curious about yoga, breathwork, or mindfulness who want a gentle, supportive starting point
  • Caregivers, educators, healthcare workers, or busy professionals seeking quick and effective tools for self-regulation and relaxation
  • People interested in nervous system health, trauma-informed wellness, or holistic approaches to emotional balance