Learning Objectives

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

  • Compare and contrast the structure of the thoracic and abdominal cavities,

  • Accurately describe the mechanics of breathing, including the role of the diaphragm, lungs, accessory muscles, air pressure and volume,

  • Describe what is happening in the body with a “belly” vs. “chest” breath,

  • Describe the role breath plays in your emotional well-being and self-connection,

  • Describe the health benefits of breathing through your nose versus your mouth,

  • Describe how changing the length of your inhalation and exhalation can impact blood O2 and CO2 levels,

Course Curriculum

    1. About This Course

    2. Course Materials

    3. Q&A

    1. Module Overview

    2. Mapping Visceral Spaces, Pt. 1

    3. Mapping Visceral Spaces, Pt. 2

    4. Review

    5. Module Summary

    1. Module Overview

    2. Mechanics of Breathing: Pressure and Volume

    3. Mechanics of Breathing: Breathing Process

    4. Intra-Abdominal Pressure

    5. Forced Exhalation

    6. Accessory Muscles

    7. Review

    8. Module Summary

    1. Module Overview

    2. Physiology of Respiration

    3. Nose Vs. Mouth Breathing

    4. Blood Chemistry

    5. Review

    6. Module Summary

    1. Module Overview

    2. Application to Life

    3. “Belly” Vs. “Chest” Breathing

    4. Blood Chemistry and Pranayama

    5. Nostril Dominance

    6. The Vayus

    7. Breathing Practice in Movement

    8. Review

    9. Module Summary

    1. Module Overview

    2. My Relationship

    3. Thoracic Space & Breathing: Health

    4. Module Summary

About this course

  • 38 lessons