Why Learn About Functional Breathing?

Proper breathing is a cornerstone of good health, yet many of us are not breathing optimally. This bitesize course provides you with foundational knowledge and practical techniques to begin exploring the power of breath—for yourself and your patients.

What you'll learn

In this one-hour introduction course, you will...

  • Understand the Importance of Good Functional Breathing: Discover why breath quality is essential for wellbeing.

  • Learn How to Assess Breathing Patterns: Acquire techniques to check in on your own and your patients' breath.

  • Explore the Basics of Functional Breathing: Get an overview of core principles you can immediately put into practice, including a practice to reduce anxiety.

Course curriculum

    1. A welcome from George Thompson

    2. How to use this e-learning platform

    3. Learning Objectives

    4. Before you begin...

    1. Check in, where is your breath now?

    2. Functional Breathing - Principle 1

    3. An exercise to help with anxiety and panic attacks

    4. Functional Breathing - Principle 2

    5. Functional Breathing - Principle 3

    6. Bringing Everything Together

    7. Improve the Power of Your Breath - Actions

    1. A Thank You!

    2. Before you go...

About this course

  • £25.00
  • 1 hour of video content

Meet your Instructor

George Thompson

Breathwork Teacher

George Thompson is a film maker and teacher of Daoist philosophy. He is an expert in breathing techniques and how they can help us feel more joyful, connected to the planet and improve our wellbeing. George shares his knowledge through his YouTube channel and through creating educational courses. He runs workshops for the public and the NHS to support healthcare staff wellbeing.

Begin your journey into Functional Breathwork

Take the first step in mastering the breath with this convenient, one-hour introduction. It’s the perfect starting point for those who want to explore the full potential of breathwork.