This 12-hour in-person course is for participants who want to experience and practice the Breath-Body-Mind™ (BBM) approach to relieving stress and increasing wellness. It is also preparation for and a prerequisite to Level-1 BBM Instructor training.
Dates: March 8 & 9, 2025 - attendance is required on both days
Times: 9:30am to 4:00pm
Led by: Advanced BBM Teachers Elena Falcone and Ann Fleuchaus
Presentations by: Richard P. Brown, MD & Patricia Gerbarg, MD (recorded)
Location: Westchester Library System administrative offices, 570 Taxter Road, 4th floor, Elmsford NY 10523
NOTE: This in-person event is limited to 20 participants; please register early to secure your place.
BBM practices are designed to activate mind-body communication pathways, raise energy, regulate mood, enhance performance, reduce inflammation, and help dissolve pain. This training is for anyone who wishes to improve their stress resilience, physical health, and general well-being.
BBM is ideal for all members of your community regardless of age and physical limitations. Benefits of Breath-Body-Mind have been shown in healthcare practitioners, individuals with psychiatric and medical conditions, at-risk children, veterans, active-duty military, research studies, and survivors of disasters.
Many people who have practiced these techniques say that they feel transformed, and they never would have imagined that something so simple could be so effective. Positive effects have been experienced by individuals with anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADD and other medical conditions.
BBM Fundamentals Core Syllabus
Through repeated rounds of movement, breathing, and relaxation techniques, you will learn breathing techniques shown to relieve stress and improve mood, mental focus, and performance.
Specific elements of BBM practices addressed include: Preparing to breathe optimally; Ha Breath – variations; Breathing with movement and pauses; Coherent breathing with movement; Coherent breathing in stillness; BBM Body Scan and meditation; Developing a personal BBM practice; BBM Science and Research Lecture; Preparing for L1 BBM Instructor training.
After the Course
You will also receive 30 days free access to BBM Fundamentals practice videos and lectures to support your ongoing BBM practice.
Following this course, we highly recommend attending a weekly BBM practice session (45 - 60 minutes) for a minimum of six weeks. These classes can be online or in-person. You can also attend BBM classes prior to BBM Fundamentals training.
This BBM course and six follow-up sessions fulfill the prerequisites for L1 BBM Instructor Training.
Recommended reading and listening: Richard P. Brown and Patricia Gerbarg, The Healing Power of the Breath. Book and CD set or e-Book available on Amazon. Audio tracks can be downloaded. Available on Amazon.com or Shambhala.com.
Cost: $150 USD. Registration will end on February 17. Payment options included in registration form.
Questions? Email elena@wlsmail.org.