We’re pleased to present world renowned, BodyMind fitness innovator Kim Kraushar to Pacific Northwest Pilates this fall. Kim brings over 20 years experience as a program creator, fitness trainer and presenter for a global Mindful Movement company called Merrithew Health & Fitness. She is the creator of a comprehensive, experiential breath-training course called Breath By Design.
On Sunday, September 11, 2022, Kim will introduce breathing practices from Breath by Design—a guided journey toward optimal health & performance through conscious breathing in stillness and in motion.
Breath By Design: Understand and Experience the Power of a Conscious Breathing Practice
Using breath-based practices to improve physical health, mental health, sleep quality and athletic performance has its roots in several ancient cultures and disciplines but more recently its many benefits have been validated through scientific research.
As we begin to emerge from this time of unprecedented stress and uncertainty, understanding when and how to use simple, accessible breathing techniques can foster a greater sense of agency over the many physical and emotional challenges we may face on a daily basis.
No matter how much we eat. No matter how much we exercise, how skinny, how young or wise we are, none of it will matter unless we are breathing correctly—James Nestor
This will be a full experiential session. Kim will briefly introduce each practice and then flow into an exploratory experience.
What you’ll experience:
- Nose unblocking exercise
- Nutritious breathing as a daily check-in practice
- Ribcage resiliency – for effortless, optimal breathing
- Effortless posture using breath and imagery
- Introduction to air hunger – why is this a valuable practice and how to perform simple breath holds in motion to improve your aerobic capacity
- Active Inhales and Extended Exhales – your best tool for conditioning the respiratory muscles
- A Heart-Centered Breathing Experience – designed to foster a deeper sense of connection and gratitude
- And, as a gift. all participants will receive access to an online introductory package for Breath By Design
Kim Kraushar (B.Ed./BFA, B.Sc.Kinesiology) is an insatiable body nerd, a wife and mom, co-owner of two incredible day spas in Halifax, Nova Scotia called Interlude Spas.
She presents throughout North America and internationally at conferences and trade events and is the feature instructor in over 25 workout videos.
Workshop Details:
Sunday, September 11, 2022
9am – 10:30am PST (online)
$35
Note: Participants must be prepared to sit (on a chair or raised surface) stand and squat.
This event will be recorded, so you’ll be able to view (or review) it one week (7 days) following the workshop.