Online Feldenkrais courses with Fariya Doctor:
Breathing 101
This 3 hour workshop will explore the How, Why, and What of breathing through a series of Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement® lessons.
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Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement® Lessons with talks. Access to video recordings.
Intro
- Intro: Shape of Your Breath
1. The Movement of Breath
- Intro: Anatomy of Breath + Sara Willis in MRI
- Scarf Around Lower Ribs to Clarify Directions of Breath
2. Expanding Lower Belly on the Exhale
- Introducing Expanding the Lower Belly on the Exhale
- Lengthening the Breath and Expanding the Abdomen
- Discussion after the lesson
3. See Saw Breathing & The Shape of the Ribcage
- The Shape of the Ribcage Varies and is Affected by Function
- See Saw Breathing, Seated
- Breathing Standing Next to a Wall
4. Nasal Breathing and Pausing the Breath
- Chemistry & Emotion of Breathing
- Breathing in 4 Equal Parts
- Final Reflections/ Q & A -
“This is life-changing. I have so much appreciation for your clarity and wisdom.”
"I am so grateful for your continued connection to what is going on in the world. You simplified a very complex issue with your visual aids, word smith expertise, and calm approach." -Christine, class participant
"I never thought breathing could be so fascinating and get so much easier for me!"
“This content feels totally revolutionary.”
“Fariya, I want to thank you for your tremendous expertise in helping me with my leg and back pain. I had seen numerous therapists, pain specialists and other experts but you were the one with the special touch who made the pain disappear.” -Grace Cirocco, Author, Speaker, Coach
“I feel taller and chest feels wider. My breath is easier and full. Thank-you. Fabulous lesson and info!”
“On standing, I felt light headed not in a fainting way but relieved of heaviness.”
“You have clarified in practice many things from what I’ve read”
“I enjoyed the opportunity of adding more knowledge to my experience and practice of breathing as an opera singer. Listening and exchanging are ALWAYS rewarding ways of living, understanding and knowing more also about yourself. Fariya is such a lovely person. Her kindness in communicating is worth the stage.” - Ombretta macchi, opera singer and TACTUS practitioner
“Fariya presented a most informative session! I am more aware of my breathing and the significant impact on my understanding of, and relationship to my breathing! I have become more aware of my exhale and the exhale of my clients. I have a greater appreciation for the complexity of breath on well being, posture and movement!” - Dawne Roy, Reading/Learning Specialist and Feldenkrais Practitioner
About Fariya Doctor
Fariya Doctor is a Feldenkrais practitioner who specializes in working with people with joint problems, chronic conditions, and respiratory issues. Due to her unique approach in rehabilitation, she receives patients throughout the Golden Horseshoe as well as “Over the River” in New York State. Fariya also provides online services, such as private care, and classes.