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Breath-Body-Mind for Transformation and Well-Being Introductory Workshop


  • The New York Open Center

  • Richard P. Brown, MD & Patricia L. Gerbarg, MD

  • All Sessions are Live, Interactive, Online by Zoom

  • Oct 22, 23, 24, 2020 from 10 am to 2:00 pm (EDT) (with a 15 min break)

Studies have shown that evidence-based voluntarily regulated breathing practices (VRBPs) can significantly improve symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress-related medical conditions. In this three-part professional training, you’ll learn breathing and gentle movement techniques proven to relieve stress and improve mood, mental focus and performance, as well as the science behind how and why breathing practices positively impact the brain.

  • Explore drug-free alternatives to balance the nervous system

  • Increase your stress resilience and renew your energy

  • Reduce anxiety, insomnia and depression

  • Connect to your inner-self and others

  • Improve relationships and empathic abilities

  • Increase lung capacity, oxygenation and cardio-respiratory health

This course is particularly impactful for healthcare providers bearing the effects of the COVID-19 crisis on their patients, themselves, and their families. Healthcare workers can use VRBPs to reduce their own level of stress, fatigue and frustration, while they enhance energy, enthusiasm, engagement and empathy.

This work teaches self-healing methods for both children and adults, including yoga teachers, military veterans and individuals with PTSD, anxiety, depression, ADD, and medical conditions.

Note: This program fulfills the prerequisite for Breath-Body-Mind Level 1 teacher training. Tuition includes class materials emailed in pdf format.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED FOR THIS COURSE

  • For medical professionals, but all are welcome, including beginners.

  • To assess preparedness to use Zoom, participants arrange a FREE 15-minute session during the week before the training starts. If needed, additional Zoom training sessions will be provided for a $20 fee payable to the teacher via PayPal. Contact Linda at purplerose12@comcast.net.

  • Participants need to have cameras turned on at all times to enable monitoring and guidance from the instructor.

  • Only lectures will be recorded due to the interactive format of this program. Full participation in real-time will full attention is required.

  • Supplies for the class: Download 60 minute new breath pacing track 5-Breath Tones at www.naturalsinger.com/5-breaths

  • Recommended reading: Richard P. Brown and Patricia Gerbarg, The Healing Power of the Breath: Simple Techniques to Reduce Stress and Anxiety, Enhance Concentration, and Balance Your Emotions (book + CD and e-Book).

  • Students will be provided with a PDF manual and schedule as part of tuition.

Information & Registration: https://www.opencenter.org/breath-body-mind-for-transformation

Cost: NY open Center Members $250/ Nonmembers $295