breathwork & meditation workshop

 

Ready to improve your well-being?

Breathwork offers numerous physical and mental health Benefits. Join us on March 12, from 11 - 11:45 am in room 316 at the Downtown Family YMCA for a breathwork and meditation workshop led by Doug Graydon, DDS. This transformative workshop will enhance your overall quality of life.

 

What is Breathwork?

Breathwork is the practice of using structured, conscious breathing techniques for therapeutic purposes. It's a powerful tool to enhance both physical and emotional well-being.

What is Meditation?

Meditation involves focusing the mind to achieve a state of calm and clarity. It is a practice that helps you gain emotional stability and a clear, focused state of mind.

What is Mindfulness?

Mindfullness is the ability to stay present and aware of your thoughts, actions and surroundings, without becoming overwhelmed or reactive.

What is Flow?

Flow is the mental state of optimal performance where actions feel effortless and are fully integrated with consciousness. Achieving flow requires clear goals, immediate feedback and a balance between skill and challenge.

Why Breathwork?

The boundaries between breathwork, meditation and mindfulness are often fluid. Breathwork serves as the foundation for meditation, which can then lead to mindfulness. Together, they offer a powerful tool for improving mental and physical health.

 

This workshop is FREE for members! Reach out to Doug Graydon to reserve your spot!

 

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Mental Health Benefits

Reduces Stress and Anxiety

Boosts Mood and Self-Esteem

Manages Depression

Manages PTSD

Supports Addiction Recovery

Increases Focus and Creativity

Physical Health Benefits

Increases Energy and Boost Immunity

Lowers Blood Pressure and Improve Circulation

Pain Management

Improves Lung Capacity

Releases Toxins

Improves Sleep

Increases Muscle Tone

Improves Digestion

Improves Heart Rate Variability (HRV)

Breathwork Techniques

  • Balanced Breathing: A great way to center yourself and improve focus.
    Inhale for 4 seconds, exhale for 4 seconds.
  • Resonant Frequency Breathing: A restorative technique for relaxation, lowering blood pressure, and syncing your body’s systems.
    Inhale for 4 seconds, exhale for 6-10 seconds.
  • 4-7-8 Breathing: Perfect for calming the mind and promoting restful sleep.
    Inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 7 seconds, exhale for 8 seconds.

Meditation Practices

  • Listening to Your Breath: Focus on the sound of your breath, observing any thoughts without judgment.
    Try a 4-second inhale and exhale, or a 4-second inhale and 6-second exhale, letting distractions go as you breathe.
  • Guided Meditation with Body Scan: Reduce stress and relax your muscles. Tighten and release muscle groups from your toes to your neck to promote full-body relaxation.
  • Wim Hof Method Meditation: A breathing practice that helps you focus and relax through controlled breathing cycles, combining breath awareness with mental focus.

Whether you're new to breathwork or looking to deepen your practice, our workshop offers a welcoming environment to explore these transformative techniques. Find balance, reduce stress, and unlock your full potential.

 

This workshop is FREE for members! Click the button below to reserve your spot!

 

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