Breathwork Africa is hosting a fascinating introduction to the art and science of breathwork for beginners and practitioners alike. This 3-day course running from 12 to 14 July connects the threads between science, spirituality, psychology, and health.
The experience is based on the Pneumanity breathing concept which is a full-spectrum approach inspired by African Indigenous wisdom and universal principles. The course is practical and relatively simple – while providing a substantial set of tools for practitioners or potential practitioners in breathwork.
What is Breathwork?
Breathwork, explained by Breathwork Africa, is simply the practice of breathing with awareness, intention and attention to our inner experience, in the present moment.
Conscious breathing practices can vary in duration, intensity and purpose. They can be as simple as a few minutes’ exercise to promote mental focus and relaxation, or they can last for an hour or more, creating altered states of consciousness and a deeply personal therapeutic process.
Used regularly, conscious breathing can help people develop the skill of relaxation, even in challenging situations. Conscious breathing can be practiced by all ages in all circumstances including at school, the workplace, sports, and during periods of stress.
More about Pneumanity Breathwork and the Seven Threads
These universal principles of breath and consciousness are found within the Indigenous Wisdom Traditions of Africa and are woven through the training both in terms of philosophy and practical application. The 7 threads of Pneumanity are the guiding principles of the ‘Pneumanitarians’: the practitioners and members of the Breathwork Africa Community. Teachers embody these principles in their own lives to hold and share them with others.
- SANKOFA: Breath is the thread between remembering and imagining
- SAFETY: Through our breath, we experience safety, the environment that supports the natural healing process
- EMBODIMENT: We acknowledge and support the wisdom of the body as an expression of and vehicle for breath
- WHOLENESS: We relate to our healing from our natural state of wholeness versus from a place of lack or pathology
- UBUNTU: This universal truth celebrates the interconnectedness of all of life and the breath as embodied by Ubuntu
- CREATIVITY: Conscious breathing transforms an unconscious function into a creative force, supporting our capacity for growth and change
- THE MYSTERY: Breath is the thread between the known and the unknowable
What to expect from Breathwork Africa’s Foundation Course
The Breathwork Africa Pneumanity course is crafted and refined by a registered medical doctor and combines Indigenous knowledge with cutting-edge neuroscience.
Guests will leave with practical tools for daily life, ready to use immediately. The experience also reignites wonder about the intricacies of the human form. It allows participants to experience the full spectrum of breathwork practices that support Breath Intelligence.
The workshops also serve as a foundational base if you’re keen on exploring a rewarding career as a professional breathwork practitioner.
The course is particularly useful for healthcare practitioners and provides 15 CPD points for practitioners registered with HPCSA. It’s also well-suited to life coaches, teachers, entrepreneurs, performance artists, parents, athletes, artists, those experiencing a life-change crisis, or anyone wanting to live with more courage, creativity, and authenticity.
Who are your Breathwork Africa course practitioners?
Audrey Redmond
Audrey Redmond is a physiotherapist, certified breathwork practitioner, and trainer who uses her background in physiotherapy, pilates, and somatics to facilitate reconnection through different breathwork practices. She believes that embodying the breath is the start of the journey to conscious living – that breath is a life force for healing and growth.
Simon Kehigias
After a profound experience of his first breathwork session in 2017, Simon became a certified Breathwork Practitioner and partner at Breathwork Africa. His deep understanding of the science behind the practice enables him to take a practical and grounded approach, focusing on improving physical performance and guiding individuals through challenging and stressful moments in their lives.
Cost: R8800pp. Payment plans are available upon request. Book via email [email protected]
When: From 12 to 14 July, 9am to 4pm
Where: The Stillpoint, 3 Cotswold Dr, Johannesburg
Website: breathworkafrica.co.za
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