Course curriculum

  • 1

    The diaphragm and breathing functional movement

    • The Inhale - overview

    • The exhale - overview

    • Diaphragm functional anatomy overview

    • Intercostals

    • Zone of apposition

    • Remember its about gas exchange

    • Spinal mechanic's - Inhale extension

    • Spinal mechanic's - Exhale flexion

    • Spinal mechanic's - Inhale extension - ribs Externally rotate

    • Spinal mechanic's - Exhale Flexion - ribs Internally rotate

    • Spinal mechanic's - lateral flexion (side bending)

    • Cores muscles and breath

    • KEY concept, ribs down on exhale

    • KEY concept, create space in the thorax

    • Dysfunctional breathing patterns

    • 3 points breathing

    • Segmental breathing - upper, middle lower

    • The pelvic floor in breathing "normally"

    • The pelvic floor in reverse abdominal breathing

    • The bhundas

    • Pranayama introduction

    • Langhana, Bramana, and Sammana breathing

    • ANS regulation through breath

    • BOX breathing patterns

    • Triangle breath patterns for relaxation and stress reduction

    • Triangle breath patterns for energy and alertness

    • Breath holding techniques (Hypoxia)

    • Increasing Carbon dioxide tolerance (hypercapnia)

    • Intermittent Hypoxic Hypercapnic Training

    • Hyperventilation techniques - bellows breath, tummo breathing, Qi lifitng

    • Breathing to increase energy

    • A quick lesson in Bio energetics, how the cells make energy

    • An oxygen molecules journey