Pranayama (or yoga breathing) is the science of learning to control the breath for various physiologic, biochemical, biomechanical and psychological outcomes overlooked in current health, fitness and wellbeing programs. Ed Harrold’s “Breath AS Medicine” (BreathMed) breathwork training focuses on nasal dominance by applying the principles and philosophy of yoga breathing (or pranayama) to improve breathing rates and patterns; thereby, improving brain health, heart health, respiratory health, nervous system imbalances, endocrine health, circadian & ultradian rhythms as well as cognitive function and emotional intelligence.
“Breath AS Medicine” (BreathMed) breathwork is a highly effective modality for both the prevention of illness as well as therapy for managing and/or reversing existing chronic illness. With evidence-based concepts & strategies, this breathwork training is specifically designed for healthcare and wellness professionals who want to learn the art, science and application of yoga breathing as a self-care, wellness & well-being, patient care and patient education practice in prevention, lifestyle medicine, behavior change and supplement to conventional care.
This “Breath AS Medicine” breathwork certification is being delivered via GoToWebinar. The breathwork training will run on Monday evenings from 3:00pm to 5:30pm MST for 8 consecutive weeks. Upon completion of the breathwork training, each participant will be required to take a written exam which will be emailed to each participant on the last day of the training. In addition, each participate will be required to submit a 30-minute demonstration video of yourself teaching a Breath As Medicine breathwork class to a group. Certificates of Completion AND Continuing Education Credits will ONLY be awarded to those who:
- Participate in EACH webinar
- Submit the completed exam
- Submit their demonstration video