BREATHWORK AND TRANSITIONS (6 Weeks/Sundays/Online+In Person)
Schedule
Sun Sep 21 2025 at 02:00 pm to 07:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
MINDFUL MOVEMENT YOGA | Lake Zurich, IL
About this Event
Course Overview
This immersive training explores the deeply connected worlds of breathwork(pranayama) and movement transitions—on the mat and in life. Designed for yoga teachers, movement guides, and committed practitioners, this course offers practical tools and embodied understanding of how breath can shape presence, guide transitions, and support lasting well-being.
Through a blend of lectures and practice clinics, we will dive into the anatomical, philosophical, and energetic foundations of pranayama—while learning how to teach, cue, and apply breathwork in flow sequences and life transitions alike.
WEEK I — FOUNDATIONS (Lecture (9/21) | 2 Hours | In Person)
Theme: The Why Behind Breath and Transitions
- Opening Circle & Introductions
- Course Vision: What to Expect & How to Engage
- Breath & Well-Being: Why It Matters More Than Ever
- The Role of Pranayama in Modern Practice
- Understanding Transitions: Movement, Mindset, and Meaning
WEEK II — THE CLINIC BEGINS (Clinic (9/28) | 4 Hours | In Person)
Theme: Skills, Techniques, and Core Practices
- Pranayama’s Sweet Spot
- Essential Skills of Pranayama
- Introduction to Five Foundational Pranayama Techniques
- Grounding & Calming
- Awakening & Stimulating
- Anatomy of Transitions: How Breath Leads the Way
- Breath-Centered Transitions:
- Sun Salutations
- Warrior Series
- Clinic Focus: Breath Awareness + Practicing Sun Salutation Transitions
WEEK III — BREATH IN THE BODY (Lecture (10/5) | 2 Hours | Online)
Theme: Anatomy, Philosophy, and Mapping Transitions
- The Diaphragm, the Lungs & Respiratory Mechanics
- Two Perspectives on Pranayama: Patanjali vs Hatha
- Why Specific Breathing Techniques Work(and When)
- Beyond the Mat: How Breath-Fueled TransitionsMirror Life Shifts
- Creating Your Personal Map of Transitions
WEEK IV — DIRECTION & DEPTH (Clinic (10/12) | 5 Hours | In Person)
Theme: Building Capacity and Subtle Awareness
- Core Breathwork Series Practice
- Directional Breath Awareness: Vertical, Lateral, Circular
- Breath Regulation: Rhythm, Retention, and Ratio
- Technique Refinement: Breaking Down and Building Up
- Transitioning Through Challenge: Single-Leg Variations
- Comparing Grounded vs Balancing Transitions
WEEK V — INTEGRATION & TEACHING (Lecture (10/19) | 2 Hours | Online)
Theme: From Practice to Teaching
- Bringing Breathwork into Your Yoga Classes (Without Overwhelm)
- Sequencing with Breath in Mind
- Teaching and Cueing Pranayama Confidently
- How to Cue Transitions Authentically and Effectively
WEEK VI — LIVING THE PRACTICE (Clinic (10/26) | 5 Hours | In Person)
Theme: Integration, Application, and Shared Teaching
- The Breathwork Toolkit: 5-Minute, 10-Minute, 15-Minute Practices
- Breathwork for:
- Deep Relaxation
- Energizing and Awakening
- Teaching Complex and Multi-Step Transitions
- Final Presentation: Students Lead Breathwork + TransitionSequence
- Closing Circle + Certification
Where is it happening?
MINDFUL MOVEMENT YOGA, 48 South Old Rand Road, Lake Zurich, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 375.32 to USD 482.02
