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Brain-Boosting Breathwork

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Breath is the most immediate and accessible pathway into the nervous system. This 5-credit CEU course explores how breathwork can regulate stress, improve cognitive clarity, and restore energy. Rooted in both modern neuroscience and yogic tradition, participants will learn daily practices to reduce brain fog, improve focus, and support emotional resilience.

The course is designed with 2 hours of live contact (Zoom) for mentorship, practice, and Q&A, and 3 hours of non-contact learning (reading, reflection, and self-guided practice). Each module builds toward a complete understanding of breath as a tool for healing and mental clarity.

What Will You Learn?

  • Key Takeaways by Module
  • • Module 1: Understand how breath impacts brain health, oxygen balance, and stress regulation.
  • • Module 2: Discover how breath supports neuroplasticity, memory, and cognitive flow.
  • • Module 3: Learn to use breath as a reset button to regulate stress, mood, and emotions.
  • • Module 4: Explore energizing and calming breath practices to reduce brain fog and fatigue.
  • • Module 5: Create a personalized daily breath ritual to integrate practices into everyday life.

Course Content

Module 1 – The Science of Breath & the Brain
This module introduces the scientific foundation for breath as a tool for mental clarity. Students will learn how the balance between oxygen and carbon dioxide influences brain function, how the vagus nerve supports relaxation, and why shallow breathing contributes to stress and brain fog. This module builds a clear connection between basic physiology and everyday well-being. Learning Outcomes: • Understand how oxygen and carbon dioxide affect brain health. • Explain the role of the vagus nerve and autonomic nervous system. • Recognize the impact of cortisol and shallow breathing on brain fog. • Identify why breathwork is a non-pharmacological tool for post-COVID recovery.

  • Lesson 1: How Breath Influences Oxygen, CO₂ Balance, and Brain Function
  • Lesson 2: The Vagus Nerve and Autonomic Nervous System Explained Simply
  • Lesson 3: Cortisol, Stress Response, and How Shallow Breathing Worsens Brain Fog
  • Lesson 4: Post-COVID and Mild Cognitive Impairment – Why Breath is a Non-Pharmacological Tool
  • Practice: Diaphragmatic Breathing (Belly Breath) and Awareness Exercise
  • Reflection Prompt Take a few moments to reflect on your breathing patterns during daily life. Consider the following prompt and write down your response in a journal or discussion sheet: “When do you notice your breath becoming shallow? How does that affect your clarity?”

Module 2: Breath & Neuroplasticity: Restoring Cognitive Flow
This module explores the link between breathwork and the brain’s ability to adapt and form new pathways. Students will examine how regular breathing practices support memory, attention, and emotional balance, and discover simple techniques that promote cognitive flow and mental resilience. Learning Outcomes: • Define neuroplasticity and its relationship to breath. • Explain how breathwork influences memory and focus. • Practice alternate nostril breathing for balance and clarity. • Apply breath techniques to support anxiety, depression, and brain fog.

Module 3: Breath as a Reset Button: Regulating Stress & Mood
This module examines the role of breath in calming the nervous system and regulating emotions. Students will understand how breath interacts with the amygdala and stress hormones, and how simple breath patterns can shift mood and restore calm. The focus is on practical tools for caregivers, healthcare professionals, and individuals under chronic stress. Learning Outcomes: • Describe how breath influences the stress response and amygdala activity. • Understand the relationship between shallow breathing, anxiety, and cortisol. • Practice the 4-7-8 breath for nervous system regulation. • Develop strategies to integrate breathwork into stress management routines.

Module 4 – Breath for Energy, Clarity & Brain Fog
This module explores breath as a tool for boosting energy, clearing brain fog, and maintaining mental alertness. Students will learn how different breathing techniques either energize or calm the nervous system, and how to adapt practices safely for individuals recovering from post-COVID fatigue or cognitive impairment. Learning Outcomes: • Differentiate between calming and energizing breath practices. • Practice Kapalabhati (Skull-Shining Breath) and modified variations. • Explain how breath improves circulation, oxygenation, and clarity. • Apply energizing breathwork to reduce brain fog and fatigue.

Module 5 – Integrating Daily Breath Rituals
This module focuses on weaving breath practices into daily routines for long-term benefit. Students will design their own personal breath toolkit, including one-minute, five-minute, and ten-minute practices. By integrating both science and tradition, participants will leave with a sustainable approach to breathwork that supports clarity, resilience, and well-being. Learning Outcomes: • Create personalized daily breath rituals. • Apply breath techniques in caregiving and healthcare settings. • Integrate ancient yogic wisdom with modern neuroscience. • Demonstrate confidence in guiding simple breath practices for self and others.

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