Breathe. Feel Better. Live more.
Breathing is an art that has been mostly forgotten — through history and cultures, distant groups of people have discovered the ability to feel, heal, self regulate and elevate their consciousness through the power of breath. The way we breathe immediately alters the way we feel, think and function, each breath we take matters and learning how to breathe well, how to practice breathing and the science of breathing, fundamentally changes us from the inside out.
The Art of Breathing is my signature breath training program designed to teach you how all this works. It balances practice and theory to help you experience first hand what breathing can do for you and give you the scientific / philosophical framework to understand it.
This training is for everyone and anyone. We all breathe and we could also benefit deeply from learning to breathe better.
the Art of Breathing curriculum
open
May 3rd - Open
The first step in learning to breathe is reconnecting with our breath and the physical, organs, muscles and tissues which support it.
Opening our breath unlocks the power within it — when our breath is stuck our life force is diminished.
You’ll learn how your breath has become compromised, how to reopen it and what it means to take a truly deep breath.
Restore
May 10th - Restore
We can breathe ourselves well or we can breathe ourselves sick — it all depends on how we breathe.
Restorative breathing, is the first step in health and healing.
By slowing our breath, we can improve blood flow, organ function and energy production by shifting us out of fight or flight, into rest, digest and deep healing mode.
When it comes to breathing, less is more.
Pause
May 17th - Pause
Between stimulus and reaction there is a moment — if we can expand that moment, we are free.
Breath suspension gives us a means to pause, to become present, to meditate deeply, see more clearly and break the autopilot trance which largely governs our lives.
Pausing allows us to take back control of our minds, act with intention and live with deeper presence.
awaken
May 24th - Awaken
We are more powerful than we think, the breath is our door way to realizing it.
Awaken explores deep breathing practices that can empower and expand us through conscious activation of the sympathetic nervous system.
These practices help to clear the mind, detoxify the body, overcome trauma and teach us how to handle stress gracefully.
yoke
May 31st - Yoke
Subtler than the western, medical model of health / biology, there is Pranayama, the ancient yogic science of bioenergetics.
Pranayama offers an approach to breathing that goes beyond the physical, exploring the intersection between health, energy and consciousness.
Yoke provides the yogic framework and practices for breath control and energy expansion, so integral to living fully.
Meet Your instructor, Carter Miles
I have been devoutly practicing yoga & meditation for over 15 years and teaching for 10 with a special focus on breathing. I was immediately hooked by how these practices made me feel, how it helped me become present, quiet my mind, and create more energy.
Just doing the practices was never enough for me though, I wanted to know HOW the practices work, how we work. What is actually happening with us when we practice yoga, breathe or meditate? These questions have been the center of my life and career ever since.
My approach to breathing is informed by my studies and experiences — I teach what I practice and understand, a blend of western biology and eastern esotericism. It’s a balance between science and spirituality designed to help you feel yourself, heal yourself, understand yourself and grow yourself from the inside out.
I look forward to sharing with you, these teachings which mean so much to me.
The training will be held at Carter’s house in south Austin, TX.
frequently asked questions
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The Art of Breathing will take places over 5 Sunday mornings, from 8a-11a at Carter’s house in south Austin.
Each session will explore a different facet of breathing, starting with the foundations of healthful breathing and then expanding into more challenging practices of breathwork and pranayama.
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This training really is for everyone - we all breathe and we can all benefit profoundly from learning to breathe better.
Very few people understand how breathing affects their health, mood, or performance. This self-knowledge is so important for anyone wanting to improve the quality of their life. Wether you are a parent dealing with stress, a therapist working with emotions, or a somatic practitioner wanting another tool to help your clients heal and grow, this training will give you the knowledge and skills needed to do so.
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Upon signing up for this program you’ll be granted access to the Art of Breathing portal where you will find additional resources to help you grow.
In between the in person sessions, there will be readings to help you better understand how the breath works, and daily exercises to give you the benefits of practicing and refining your own breath.
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Short answer: no this is not a yoga training, it will not explore Yoga Postures except those which help to unlock the breath.
Long answer: my education in breathing has been a western / eastern balance, this training is grounded in both the western medical science of respiration, and in the ancient, esoteric practices of Pranayama for balancing and harmonizing the energy body. Traditionally, yoga was far less about postures than it was about sitting, breathing and meditating. In this respect, yes it is a yoga training.
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Absolutely none, come as you are and expect to breathe, feel, think and understand yourself, anew.
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Not a problem - here is no penalty for not attending all the sessions, only the loss of not getting to experience that session.
In case you do miss a session, Carter will be available for one : one, make up sessions to cover the material that was missed.
if you have any other questions, please reach out to cartermilesyoga@gmail.com