BREATH-SPINE-CORE The Shape of Optimal Breathing

The Shape of Optimal Breathing

Optimal Breathing Program Level I & II

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Course curriculum

1. Please Read First
2. Disclaimer of Liability
3. Lesson 1. The B-S-C Ethos
1. Lesson 2. Embodying the Principle of Optimal Breathing
1. Lesson 3.1 Breathing: The Fundamental Motion of the Cosmos
2. Lesson 3.2 The Oscillating Mantra
1. Lesson 4.1 Introduction to Breath Cycles
2. Lesson 4.2 The Direct Variables of the Breath Cycle
3. Lesson 4.3 The Indirect Variables of the Breath Cycle
4. Lesson 4.4 Breath Cycles & the Principle of Optimal Breathing
5. Lesson 4.5 Box & Rectangle Breathing
1. Lesson 5.1 Introduction to Quiet Sitting
2. Quiet Sitting #1
1. Lesson 6.1 The Six Types of Breathing Practices
2. Lesson 6.2 The Four Stages of Learning
3. Lesson 6.3 Modern Approaches to Ancient Methods pt. 1
4. Lesson 6.4 Structuring Your Practice
1. Lesson 1 The Shape of Optimal Breathing
1. Lesson 2.1 Optimal Alignment
2. Lesson 2.2 Counterbody Posture
3. Lesson 2.3 Resting Position of the Tongue
4. Lesson 2.4 The (3) Planes & (4) Spheres of the Body
1. Quiet Sitting #2 Counterbody Posture
1. Lesson 4.1 Punctum Fixum
2. Lesson 4.2 Diaphragmatic Breathing
3. Lesson 4.3 Pitfalls of Abdominal & Belly Breathing
4. Lesson 4.4 "360° Breathing" & the Diaphragmatic Ring
1. Quiet Sitting III: Diaphragmatic Breathing
1. Lesson 6.1 Rooting the Thoracic Sphere
2. Lesson 6.2 Mid Thoracic Sphere
3. Lesson 6.3 Upper Thoracic Sphere
4. Lesson 6.4 Back to the Ribs
5. Lesson 6.5 Filling & Feeling the Lungs
6. Lesson 6.6 Unifying the Thoracic Sphere
1. Lesson 7.1 Shoulder Girdle Influences on Breathing
1. Lesson 8.1 Historical Origins of Daoyin
2. Lesson 8.2 Seated Daoyin Series
3. Lesson 8.3 Seated Daoyin Practice Session
1. Lesson 9.1 Balancing the Cranial Sphere
2. Lesson 9.2 Breathing the Cranial Sphere
3. Lesson 9.3 Relaxing the Cranial Sphere
4. Lesson 9.4 Alternate-Nostril Breathing
1. Quiet Sitting IV: Thoracic & Cranial Spheres
2. Seated Daoyin Practice Session with Instructions
3. Seated Daoyin Practice Session without Instructions
1. Lesson 11.1 The Diaphragmatic Piston pt. 1
2. Lesson 11.2 The Diaphragmatic Piston pt. 2
3. Lesson 11.3 Embodied Analogies
4. Lesson 11.4 "Baby Breaths"
1. Lesson 12.1 The Abdominal Cylinder pt. 1
2. Lesson 12.2 The Abdominal Cylinder pt. 2
3. Lesson 12.3 The Pelvic Sphere pt. 1
4. Lesson 12.4 The Pelvic Sphere pt. 2
5. Lesson 12.5 The Abdomino-Pelvic Sphere: Inhalation
6. Lesson 12.6 The Abdomino-Pelvic Sphere: Exhalation
1. Lesson 13.1 The Legs Breathe, also
1. Quiet Sitting V: The Lower Spheres
2. Seated daoyin Practice Session with Instructions
3. Seated Daoyin Practice Session without Instructions
1. Lesson 15.1 The Shape of Unified Breathing
2. Lesson 15.2 A Dynamic Orchestration (Reprise)
1. Quiet Sitting VI: One Unified Breath
2. Seated Daoyin Practice Session with Instructions
3. Seated Daoyin Practice Session without Instructions
1. Lesson 1: Taichi Qigong Foundation Set
2. Practice Lesson: Taichi Qigong Foundation Set

About this course

$150.00
66 lessons
14 hours of video content

The Shape of Optimal Breathing

Foundational Breathing Practices

"The Shape of Optimal Breathing" contains Level I & II of the Optimal Breathing Program. Also included as a bonus is the 1st Taichi Qigong lesson along with a practice video. For complete program overview and lesson descriptions please visit www.breathspinecore.com

The Shape of Optimal Breathing

Course curriculum

Lv 1. Sec. 1. Course Introduction

Lv 1. Sec. 2. Embodying the Principle of Optimal Breathing

Lv 1. Sec. 3. Breathing: The Fundamental Motion of the Cosmos

Lv 1. Sec. 4. Breath Cycles

Lv 1. Sec. 5. Quiet Sitting

Lv 1. Sec. 6. Building a Breathing Practice

Lv 2. Sec. 1. The Shape of Optimal Breathing

Lv 2. Sec 2. Embodying Optimal Alignment

Lv 2. Sec 3. Quiet Sitting II: Counterbody Posture

Lv 2. Sec. 4. All Hail the Diaphragm

Lv 2. Sec. 5. Quiet Sitting III: Diaphragmatic Breathing

Lv 2. Sec. 6. The Thoracic Sphere

Lv 2. Sec. 7. Shoulder Girdle Influences on Breathing

Lv 2. Sec. 8. Seated Qigong & the Reposturing Series

Lv 2. Sec. 9. The Cranial Sphere

Lv 2. Sec. 10. Quiet Sitting IV: Thoracic & Cranial Spheres

Lv 2. Sec. 11. The Diaphragmatic Piston

Lv 2. Sec. 12. The Abdomino-Pelvic Sphere

Lv 2. Sec. 13. The Legs Breathe, also

Lv 2. Sec 14. Quiet Sitting V: The Lower Spheres

Lv 2. Sec. 15. The Shape of Unified Breathing

Lv2. Sec. 16. Quiet Sitting VI: One Unified Breath

Bonus: Taichi Qigong Foundation Set

About this course

The Shape of Optimal Breathing