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clear & equanimous

level 4

flexible & resilient

level 5

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integrated & whole

level 1

upright & confident

and much, much more!
"you" are not one thing!
the human body is made up of trillions of cells, each of them requiring oxygen to survive, grow, heal and multiply.
the Universe breathes you!
in order to properly use your diaphragm, your abdominal muscles and organs need to relax and move forward.
breathing is about shape-change of the torso!
the external intercostals lift and expand your ribcage; the internal intercostals depress and contract it
posture is the key to breathing well!
lengthening the z-axis of your torso will have exponential positive effects
good posture starts in your hips!
it's simple physics: where your body makes contact with the Earth is where stability originates.
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level 1

science

"this workshop allowed me to get in tune with my body in ways I didn't think were possible."
- Graham P.
Charlotte, NC

level 1 practices

level 1

practices

"I have truly never had a deeper relationship with my breathing. This course is setting me on a path to maximize my breath's potential, and live better."
- Landon H.
Portland, OR
and much, much more...!
1. initiate breath from the sphincter
2. relax abdomen
3. move belly organs forward
1. after reaching the top of an inhale, take another sip of air
2. and another...and another...and another
3. expect emotional release
1. pumping action of the belly
2. focus on the exhales, not the inhales
3. should feel like a series of short gut punches
1. use specific muscles to inhale into just one part of your body
2. can be used to inflate beyond the lungs
1. glass on the ass
2. grow like grass
3. relax the mass
4. repeat
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level 2

focused & energized

and much, much more!
nose is for breathing, mouth is for eating!
more oxygen, less stress, better sleep, and straighter teeth...plus, habitually nose breathing becomes a salubrious and virtuous cycle
the path of a breath
you can manually open and close your glottis to regulate airflow; your heart quickens on each inhale and slows on each exhale
an upside-down tree!
your bronchioles fractal into every part of your lungs, giving them their shape; your alveoli absorb oxygen and number in the hundreds of millions
more with less!
the goal is to alter your tidal volume, aka your unconscious breathing pattern
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level 2

science

“Loved the knowledge, practices, motivation, humor, and humanity Ethan brought the course. Highly recommended!”
- Brandon M.
Atlanta, GA

level 2 practices

level 2

practices

“Proper breathing is crucial for living a healthy and happy life, especially in today's world. If I use the simple and easy breathing methods throughout my day, I notice huge improvements in stress levels, energy, focus, and feeling good through being in the present moment.”
- Daniel W.
Georgetown, ME
and much, much more...!
1. constrict the back of the throat like fogging up a mirror
2. the higher the pitch, the greater the constriction
3. sounds a bit like Darth Vader
1. when feeling the dizzying effects of standing up too quickly, take a few sharp accordion breaths to jumpstart the heart
2. imagine energy rocketing up to the brain
1. plunger, accordion and syringe breath
2. instead of sponging outward, focus on filling up as many alveoli as possible
3. the more the merrier
4. remain equanimous and curious towards any emotional discomfort
1. perform a spinal jack and sponge breath, altering your resting expiration volume
2. meditate on your new tidal volume
3. try not to pop the bubble
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level 3

clear & equanimous

and much, much more!
why breathe slower, not faster?
breathing less actually increases your cell's ability to absorb oxygen via the Bohr effect
the nervous system
how your body's trillions of cells coordinate with one another: sensory system, motor system, sympathetic system and parasympathetic system
exteroception vs. interoception
internal states vs. what's happening on the outside of you; can be leveraged to switch between active and passive
the loop from hell
suffering is ultimately due to ignorance; liberation is in remaining equanimous with sensation!
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level 3

science

“Ethan is a natural when it comes to facilitation, very connected to the space and the people occupying it. Everything was well planned out and intentional; he struck a great balance between knowledge and practice.”
- Eli J.
Asheville, NC

level 3 practices

level 3

practices

“Most of us take breathing for granted, but it’s fundamental to our health and well-being. Ethan helped our clients gain a deeper understanding and awareness of breath. He’s a natural teacher who presents ideas and concepts in a clear, organized way."
- Amy L.
Mills River, NC
and much, much more...!
1. the infinite space that surrounds and encompasses each sense domain
2. includes the 'experimenter' who performs 'experiments' with 'equipment'
3. one's true identity
1. where "you" believe “you” are located — in the center of the skull
2. not perfectly centered, due to spinal misalignment
1. map out the current positioning of the body in space
2. bring attention to the Eastern star
3. bisect the body with the mind, making sure left and right are felt in equal proportions
1. equipment that allows focus on one body part at the exclusion of all others
2. handheld, meaning it requires serious effort to stabilize
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level 4

flexible & resilient

and much, much more!
parasympathetic vs. sympathetic
rest & digest vs. fight or flight; switching between the two is within your control!
acute stress vs. chronic stress
acute stress is short-lived, and good for you; your body has not evolved to handle stress indefinitely
the vagus nerve
where ~80% of your parasympathetic nerve fibers are found; can be manually stimulated through a few different techniques
lasting physical change
fascia is a gelatinous material weaved throughout and encasing your entire physical structure, giving it its shape; it initially deforms elastically
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level 4

science

“I never realized how much breathing correctly could influence my body, mind, mood & sense of well being. I left feeling so much more at peace and uplifted.”
- Dawn N.
Mills River, NC

level 4 practices

level 4

practices

“This workshop was the perfect mix of well-researched information alongside experiential breathing practice. It was fast-paced, yet the scientific were presented in a way that clicked — that I really ‘got’ and could call upon days and weeks later.”
- Kathy H.
Charlotte, NC
and much, much more...!
1. on the exhale, go limp in the targeted area
2. weight will get redistributed
3. certain postures are more challenging than others
1. bring the chin down to the sternum
2. lengthen from the back of the neck to the base of the skull
3. clamp down energetically
1. hold the breath at the bottom of an exhale
2. throat lock (optional)
3. follow the body's intuition of where to power down
4.silence the mind
1. orient • ping • zoom
2. target • scrub • fracture
3. whisper • freefall • bsm
4. repeat (hang time)
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level 5

open & aware

and much, much more!
easier = deeper x slower
the goal is efficiency: less total breaths, with more oxygen on each cycle.
the Universal pulse
physical and behavioral changes you experience based on where you are compared to celestial bodies
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level 5

science

“Ethan has a warm and generous spirit. He is eager to pass on his knowledge and develop others! He has a passion for health and utilizes that passion to help others be their very best!”
- Nichole C.
Hendersonville, NC

level 5 practices

level 5

practices

“This workshop's approach to conscious breathing is so real and refreshing! It has a great mix of science and practical advice for each life situation...whether that’s a hard workout, stressful situation, or waking up each morning!”
- Elle M.
Fletcher, NC
and much, much more...!
1. create an intention: what do you want? who do you want to be?
2. sponge breath
3. huge audible sigh of relief
4. repeat for 20+ minutes
5. no fear...let it out
6. have someone trusted nearby
1. like Thomas the Choo-Choo Engine, what you repeat to yourself gets engrained into the depths of the subconscious mind
2. choose a positive phrase such as "may I be happy," or "this, too, shall pass"
3. repeat in your mind with sincerity, and as many times as possible
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level 6

integrated & whole

and much, much more!
bad moods
the negative affect that arises when obsessively telling yourself stories about how this moment is somehow lacking something
who am I?
yoga is the calming of the fluctuations of the mind so that one can realize their true identity
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level 6

science

“This is the most useful and unique class! We all breathe, but never really learned how to do it well! 10/10 would recommend to anyone who breathes every day.”
- Allison B.
Raleigh, NC

level 6 practices

level 6

practices

“I recently went backpacking in Peru; the altitude at the Nevado Ausangate was so high the air was too thin to hike without acclimating. The breathe techniques from your workshop really helped get me through some rough ascents. One of backpackers even said I ‘seem like a man who knows how to breathe!’”
- Andrew T.
Raleigh, NC
and much, much more...!
1. find a comfortable seated position for meditation
2. instead of focusing on the breath, ask yourself "am I this," or "am I that"?
3. the answer is always "no, I am not this or that...I the awareness of this and that."
4. repeat over and over until you exhaust your egoic mind, and can finally rest as pure Being
1. in your mind, pick something that you desire
2. when you have it in mind, ask yourself why in the form of "so that"
3. for example: "I want money so that...", "I want fun experiences so that..."
4. at the bottom of each explanatory rabbit hole is this answer: I want it so that I can be at peace in this moment
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