This course examines the role of Eastern, Middle-Eastern and Western breathing practices for physical, emotional and mental health as well as spiritual development. We will cover; Eastern traditions include Yogic-Vedic, Buddhist, Taoist and Martial arts. Western traditions include rebirthing Bioenergetics, Stanislav Grof’s Holotropic Breathworth and more. Middle Eastern traditions include early Christian Aramaic practices, Kabalah and Sufi practices as well. At a time when economic, environmental and personal stress are increasing, it is important to recognize the value of breath as a means of significant healing The course also examples problems that occur with improper breathing patterns and unsupervised practices.
- Teacher: Sharon Mijares, Ph.D.