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

• Bill & Martha Benedict, Brian Hart & Sheila Katz

• Friday - Sunday, March 27-29, 2020

Prerequisite: Completion of a Breath-Body-Mind Introductory Workshop

In this first part of the three-level teacher training sequence, you learn to teach the core BBM techniques for stress, anxiety disorders, PTSD, military trauma, post-disaster, depression, ADHD, and stress-related medical conditions. Specific methods taught in this program include:

• "Ha" breath, coherent breathing, breath moving, and 4-4-6-2 breathing

• The Four Golden Wheels

• Body scan, Guided meditation/relaxation

• Trauma sensitive teaching

• Introduction to BBM for Children

• Precautions in teaching individuals with psychiatric and medical conditions

• Introduction to Integrating Breath Practices with other therapies

Increase understanding of neurophysiological effects of voluntarily regulated breathing practices on emotion regulation, bonding, and cognitive function. Practice teaching while faculty observe and offer suggestions for improvement. Attention is given to creating a safe container, tone of voice, pacing, accuracy of instruction, and trauma sensitivity.

With the completion of Level-1 Teacher Training participants will acquire the skills to: 

• Teach the core BBM practices to individuals

• Assist others in teaching Breath-Body-Mind Workshops at the Introductory Level

• Conduct follow-up session for those seeking ongoing practice

• Offer further guidance to beginners in these techniques of self-regulation

• Help develop programs in their communities and workplaces

Required 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.

Information & Registration:  Click here or contact Martha Benedict at: 607-425-8432 or blvdben48@yahoo.com