Introduction to Breath
A six-week course in breathing for a calmer nervous system, with a step-by-step written guide, opportunities for guided reflection, and six guided practices. The sixth week is free.
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3 minMembersLockedWeek One — Natural Breath
Begin to explore your breathing and develop a healthy, natural pattern that keeps the body functioning well and the mind more settled.
10 minMembersLockedWeek Two — Diaphragmatic Breathing
Go a little deeper into full diaphragmatic breathing — ease, balance, and a more vivid connection to the felt sense.
4 minMembersLockedWeek Three — Even Breathing
Sama Vṛtti: an inhale and exhale of equal length and quality, steadying the mind and the nervous system.
8 minMembersLockedWeek Four — Extended Exhalation
Two-to-one breathing: lengthen the exhale to ease the system into rest and recovery.
10 minMembersLockedWeek Five — Box Breathing
A reliable way to take back control of a busy mind, and to strengthen the muscles of healthy breathing.
7 minFreeWeek Six — Coherence Breathing
Slow, smooth breathing at five to six breaths a minute — a reliable anchor whenever life feels busy.