breathwork coaching
Together, we can improve our breathing skills and reduce the dysfunctional breathing patterns that impact our biochemistry, biomechanics, and psychosocial health. We will practice subtle breathing techniques that aim to cultivate awareness of the Self and reduce stress and anxiety, while improving our overall health and wellness.
Michael teaches a subtle breathing techniques based on ancient Taoist and Yogic practices, and informed by a modern scientific approach, the Buteyko Method; all of these traditions are based on increasing our tolerance for carbon dioxide, which helps the cells of our body absorb more life-giving oxygen. Subtle breathing helps to reduce the over-breathing patterns we may have, and helps bring awareness to being more conscious of how our breath affects
our mind, body and spirit.
Michael offers breathwork and meditation coaching in the Cary, Raleigh NC area, or FaceTime/Zoom remotely. For most people, one or two sessions will be enough to get you closer to your goals, but ongoing consultation is also available for those who wish to go deeper in their practice.
One-on-one breathwork coaching includes:
* 60-90 minute zoom call or in-person session to re-learn the science of breath and create a personalized breathwork program that fits your needs and goals.
* Each session includes education on the science of subtle breathing and a guided meditation incorporating the gentle breathing technique.
* Sharing additional breathwork exercises that you can practice daily.
* Printable Breathwork Journal, where you can log your progress
If you're ready to get started, please fill out the Intake and Waiver Form and email Michael to schedule at your convenience.
Payments may also be made in person after your appointment via Venmo, Zelle, PayPal or cash.
Please note, if finances are tight, please don't hesitate to reach out anyway. I am happy to work with all individuals on improving their health for donation-based/payscale sessions as well.
cary studio breathwork
Located in a residential neighborhood, the Cary Studio offers a relaxing space for one-on-one coaching, as well as small group classes and workshops. Offerings include: guided meditations, breathwork coaching and education, spiritual guidance, and more.
The coaching sessions are about 60-90 minutes long and include a brief lesson, followed by open discussion, and a guided meditation practice at the end. Individuals can rest on the massage table with a comfortable tempurpedic topper and table warmer, and blankets and an eye pillow are provided.
Feel free to email to schedule your session with Michael.
Please be advised that stairs are the only way to access the Cary Studio. A full restroom is also available.
Groups & Workshops
Group Workshops, Corporate Wellness Workshops, or topic-based classes are available as well. Pranayama Workshops for example are great for yoga studios who want to educate their students or teachers on the subtle breathing techniques for enhancing their pranayama practice. Buteyko Breathing workshops are great for gyms or fitness industry leaders who want to learn the techniques themselves, or offer a workshop for their clients. And mental health counselors or therapists can deeply benefit from learning techniques for reducing anxiety, depression, OCD and other mental disruptions, and enjoy sharing the techniques with their patients.
I would love to hear from you and learn how I can help share the
joy of relaxing breathing with your community.
Yoga & Pranayama
Learn about the original pranayama that yogis learned many years ago, which helped them to super-oxygenate their body and brain using forms of carbon dioxide tolerance training. I offer group workshops for yoga studios or those wanting to dive more deeply into their yoga practice. Please email me if you're interested in hosting a pranayama workshop at your studio.
Read about Original Pranayama in the 11 page booklet below:
buteyko breathing
What is Buteyko Breathing?
Buteyko (pronounced Bu-tay-ko) is a breathing technique that promotes nose-breathing and reducing the amount of air taken in while inhaling.
For example, many people with breathing problems tend to respond to everyday situations such as walking uphill or talking on the telephone by automatically breathing more than is necessary. This is called over-breathing or hyper-ventilating.
The Buteyko exercises provide you with the skills to be able to breathe correctly in these situations, and this prevents the development of a vicious cycle of over-breathing which can result in breathlessness, wheezing or coughing.
Buteyko breathing was developed in the 1950s by a Ukrainian physiologist named Konstantin Buteyko, who believed that numerous illnesses were caused by hyperventilation or a chronically increased respiration rate.
The science of breathwork is open for all to, however, there are some contraindications for the Buteyko breathing technique itself; those with contraindications may attend the class, but should not participate in the breathwork exercise portion of the class, as they need specialized individual instruction. These breathing exercises are powerful and profoundly alter the body's chemistry.
Therefore, people with the following conditions should consult with a doctor and a certified Buteyko practitioner before attempting any breath retraining exercises. Many of these conditions can be helped or even reversed by increasing cellular oxygen levels through reduced breathing, but the process must be applied in a controlled manner so as to not raise carbon dioxide levels too quickly.
Contraindications:
Brain Tumor
Schizophrenia
Cancer
Angina
Cardiac Arrythmia (unless there's a pacemaker) Pregnancy
Severe Renal Failure
Sickle-Cell Anemia
Recent Stroke
Recent Thrombosis
Recent Aneurysm
Recent Heart Attack