Introduction to Breathwork
Experiential Tools for Clinical Practice
Overview
This 2-hour experiential workshop offers practical, accessible tools for therapists to use in self-care and clinical settings. We will explore simple breathing techniques from yoga and mindfulness traditions, informed by current research on nervous-system regulation. Participants will also experience a short restorative
yoga nidra practice designed to support rest, embodiment, and integration to close the event.
Workshop Format
• Brief lecture/discussion
• Guided experiential breath practices
• Reflective discussion
• Restorative/yoga nidra practice
• Experiential lessons to practice at home
Learning Objectives
• Explore foundational breath awareness practices and current patterns
• Experience simple breathing techniques that support nervous-system regulation
• Learn distinctions between activating and calming breath patterns for yourself and your clients
• Reflect on the role of breath awareness in therapeutic presence and self-regulation out in life
This workshop is educational in nature and does not provide psychotherapy, medical treatment, or certification in breathwork facilitation.