The Franklin Method: The Art of Breathing

Many of us agree that breathing is very important not just for survival but our overall well being.  Yet most of us don’t really know how it actually works.  What is good breathing, what is the design, and what can prevent its proper activation?  Your breathing influences the health of a variety of aspects like posture, heart, digestion, pelvic floor, emotions, learning ability, and energy levels.

In this workshop, we will come to understand the design, structure, and movements of the diaphragm, ribs, deep abdominal muscles and how they can work together to strengthen and free up both body and mind.  Through easy to do imagery, touch, voice, and movement exercise we will explore the mechanics and physiology of breathing.  We will explore the wave pattern of breathing up and down the spine and experience how we can use our breath as our positive energy thermostat.

Learn

• How breathing works and what it means to breathe well
• How posture and breathing are related
• How to use breathing to improve your endurance
• How to breath correctly in the Pilates exercises