This event is being shared with the Crossroads Community to participate
This Rebalance Breathwork Session will train you to breathe better by alternating between chest and belly breathing. During this 25 minute class you will learn how to go deeper with your breath and build new connections with your brain. It’s not magic, it’s science!
Practicing breathwork exercises (otherwise known as pranayama) such as the ones presented in this session can be extremely beneficial for balancing for your adrenal glands. These glands help your body process and combat stressors, both acute and chronic. Breathwork exercises helps to drop your cortisol levels, helps to unlock your relaxation response, and benefits both your mental and your physical health. (1) This means that when you take the time to incorporate these type of practices into your schedule (say 2 or 3 times a week to start) what you are really doing is literally processing out the stress that your body has to deal with day in and day out. This may not lighten your schedule or your responsibilities but it should at least not make those responsibilities and stressors feel so heavy! One of the best things about learning breathwork techniques is that your breath is always available, is always free and always accessible to you.
What is the Community Circle?
Dr. Kourtney’s Community Circle was created as a love offering to our community. Circles represent the connectedness of everything in nature and in holistic healing all body systems are also interwoven and connected. Dr. Kourtney established this global Community Circle to create a safe and equitable space for the community to be able to come together on a regular basis to participate in different activities all geared towards healing of the mind, body and the spirit. Although everyone walks an individual journey to their most optimal health sometimes it can be beneficial to come together for some activities for group support. All Community Circle classes are free to members of Dr. Kourtney’s community (which is also free to join!).
The class is taught by Richie Bostock on Fiit and is powered by the Fiit platform who has generously structured their platform to allow for this healing community experience.
About the teacher
Richie Bostock is one of the world's leading teachers of this revolutionary breathing practise. Learn how to use your breath to reduce stress and improve energy levels, sleep and athletic performance. Experience it to believe it! You can read more about Richie in this trainer’s spotlight and if you are interested in learning about more of his offerings you may find more information on his work here.
But don’t just take our word for it! Check out what people have to say after trying Richie’s classes for the first time:
To ensure that you receive the class link please make sure to register at least 24 hours prior to class.
Disclaimer:
If you suffer from any type of medical condition that may impact your ability to do exercise please consult with your physician before engaging in this activity if you are not sure how it may impact your health.
BREATHWORK HEALTH DISCLAIMER
Please consult your doctor or medical practitioner to ensure this deep breathing technique class is suitable for you. You must watch the Breathwork safety video first, especially if you suffer from epilepsy, asthma, obesity, heart problems, psychological conditions such as anxiety and depression, or are pregnant. It contains variations to help reduce the risk of injury which may arise as a result of these conditions. Your participation in these classes is solely on a voluntary basis.
Read the full Fiit medical disclaimer here
References:
Ma X, Yue ZQ, Gong ZQ, Zhang H, Duan NY, Shi YT, Wei GX, Li YF. The Effect of Diaphragmatic Breathing on Attention, Negative Affect and Stress in Healthy Adults. Front Psychol. 2017 Jun 6;8:874. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2017.00874. PMID: 28626434; PMCID: PMC5455070.