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Breathing well is the best thing we can do to ensure the health and vitality of our minds and bodies. But how many really know what a good, healthy breath is? In this class, you will explore the mechanics of a natural, healthy breath. You will experience the phases of your own breathing cycle and diagnose it according to the five element theory of Chinese medicine. You will also learn to understand what your breathing is telling you at any given moment. By drawing on wisdom from Chinese medicine, Ayurveda, Yoga, and Osteopathy, you will leave knowing what a natural, healthy breath is, and how to work with the breath to bring greater balance to your mind and body. This workshop is suitable for all.

Bridgette Jude Shea is a New York State licensed acupuncturist and ERYT-500 Yoga teacher. She is the owner of Ageless Acupuncture in Saratoga, NY, where she combines Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine with Yoga, Energy medicine and visualization practices. A practitioner and teacher of Yoga and the healing arts for over 25 years, Bridgette is the author of two books: Handbook of Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda: An Integrated Practice of Ancient Healing Traditions, and Cultivating Your Microbiome: Chinese and Ayurvedic Practices for a Healthy Gut and a Clear Mind. Visit her website for more information.