What is the science of breathing? How were our bodies designed to breathe? Why can it be helpful to pay attention to your breath? Learn breathing fundamentals and practice techniques to identify your breathing habits. Through intentional breathing exercises, you’ll work to improve your breathing, and learn about yourself.
When you breathe in an efficient manner you have more energy to perform better and do the activities you love. Breathing in a relaxed manner can help you feel safer and build emotional capacity.
You'll want to dress in loose unrestricted clothing. We'll sit, stand, and lie down throughout the class. However if you want to stay seated throughout the class modifications will be provided. All are welcome.
Class typically offered once a month. Each class will review what efficient breathing is and how it feels in your body. The second half of each class will focus on different aspects of your breath.
- Nov 9 - Breathing Biomechanics
- Dec 7 -Breathing Biochemistry
- Jan 11 - Breathing Volume
- Feb 1 - Breath Coordination with the Body
- March 8- Breathing Biomechanics
Cost is $20 per class.
Relax & Unwind. Move & Breathe. Stretch and settle into your body. Each class will start with some gentle movement, transition to breathwork, and end with relaxation. You’ll want to have a comfortable place to sit and lie down. For some classes, it can be helpful to have a pillow, blanket, or towel to use as props.
Class are offered by donation. All are welcome.
Improve your posture and free your breath. To have easy and efficient breathing, you need to have good posture. Each week we’ll do a full body check-in and mini-practice, we’ll then focus on a different area of the body and explore how this connects to your breath and posture. We'll end each class with some relaxing and allowing breaths.
It's a drop-in series. You can come to one or all of the classes. Each class is $25.
Saturdays, 10am - 11:15am (75 minutes)
- February 14 - Head & Neck
- February 21 - Upper - Middle Chest
- February 28 - Lower Ribs & Back
- March 14 - Pelvis & Hips
- March 21 - Feet
- March 28 - Entire Body
In-person class will be offered at The Breath and Balance studio, 880 Barstow Road in Shelburne. Max of 8 people. Please wear comfortable clothes you can move and lie down in.
Gently move your body and connect with your breath. One hour class of rhythmic movements, self massage, breathwork, and visualization. Intended to be gentle and grounding for the body. Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice and is considered the mother of Chinese medicine, acupuncture, and Tai Chi.
This class is typically done barefoot, but you could wear clear indoor shoes if you prefer. You'll be moving, standing, and sitting on the floor. Class is offered by donation in October. $20 starting in November.
THIS CLASS IS IN-PERSON. Click here to register for the virtual option
Move your body and connect to your breath. We'll move for roughly 30 minutes, blending a variety of techniques from Yoga, Qi Gong, and Essentrics. We'll practice intentional breathing for roughly 30 minutes to strengthen and enhance your breathing capabilities. We'll have fun and learn about ourselves along the way.
You'll be moving, standing, sitting, and lying down. A yoga mat can be helpful. Some are also available for you to use if you need. Class is offered by donation in October. $20 starting in November. All are welcome.
THIS CLASS IS IN-PERSON. Click here to register for Move & Breathe Online.
Gently move your body and connect with your breath. One hour class of rhythmic movements, self massage, breathwork, and visualization. Intended to be gentle and grounding for the body. Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice and is considered the mother of Chinese medicine, acupuncture, and Tai Chi.
This class is typically done barefoot, but you could wear clear indoor shoes if you prefer. You'll be moving, standing, and sitting on the floor. Class is offered by donation in October. $20 starting in November.
THIS CLASS IS ONLINE. If you want the in-person option, click here to register for in-person.
Move your body and connect to your breath. We'll move for roughly 30 minutes, blending a variety of techniques from Yoga, Qi Gong, and Essentrics. We'll practice intentional breathing for roughly 30 minutes to strengthen and enhance your breathing capabilities. We'll have fun and learn about ourselves along the way.
You'll be moving, standing, sitting, and lying down. A yoga mat can be helpful. Some are also available for you to use if you need. Class is offered by donation in October. $20 starting in November. All are welcome.
THIS CLASS IS ONLINE Click here to register for Move & Breathe In-Person
Join Hillary and Nicole for a therapeutic, 3-session series designed to guide your through the science and practices of intentional breathwork. Breathwork is a vehicle to reduce stress, increase energy, improve mental health and enhance well-being.
Over the 3 weeks, we hope you learn a little about yourself, try some techniques, and share with the group. Our goal is that you identify some tools to support your health as you navigate winter. Each session will include a breathwork practice and some guided meditations or reflections. You'll want to wear comfortable clothes and be in a space where you can comfortably sit and stand.
Facilitators:
Hillary Holmes, LICSW is with Arches Counseling and Trauma Treatment
Nicole Carpenter, Certified Breathwork Instructor is with The Breath and Balance
The cost is $95 for the 3 session series and meets on Saturday mornings online at 10am, January 17, 24, and 31, 2026. Once you register, you’ll be sent a Zoom Link from The Breath and Balance.
Insurance reimbursement:
If you have an active mental health diagnosis, you may request for reimbursement through your insurance. Ask your PCP or licensed mental health provide to complete the group referral and return to [email protected]. ArchesCTT can issue receipt (superbill) for you to seek reimbursement.
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Breathwork tailored to your needs and interests.
Privates may start with a breathing evaluation which will assess rib cage range of motion, tolerance to carbon dioxide, and breathing patterns. Sessions evolve based on the individual’s breathing functionality, needs, and desires. Some sessions focus on breathwork, others may involve movement as well.
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In person privates are $99 for an hour session.
Breathwork tailored to your needs and interests.
Privates may start with a breathing evaluation which will assess rib cage range of motion, tolerance to carbon dioxide, and breathing patterns. Sessions evolve based on the individual’s breathing functionality, needs, and desires. Some sessions focus on breathwork, others may involve movement as well.
In order to schedule, after you click on the schedule button, please select day, and then choose time. You may need to scroll down to see times available.
Online privates are $99 for a session, and tend to be about an hour or slightly less than an hour.
Work with Nicole individually to move your body, build physical strength beyond the diaphragm, and increase your mobility. Nicole is a certified Yoga, Essentrics®, and QiGong Instructor. Nicole is also a lifelong lover of body movement and enjoys helping others find a way to move their body that supports and benefits them.