Free Workshop: Science of the Breath September 15, 2007

WHAT: Science of the Breath: An Introduction
WHEN: Saturday, September 15, 2007
WHERE: CubeSpace, 622 SE Grand Avenue, Portland, OR 97214
COST: Free and open to the public
CONTACT: Beth Krambule, 503.313.4895, www.artofliving.org

Tapping our in-built ability to be happier and stress-free
Presented by the PDX - Art of Living Foundation (www.artofliving.org)

Most people have very busy lives managing families, homes and careers. The demands we place on ourselves often overwhelm us and we naturally feel stressed, worried or angry. In a fast-paced age where stress and depression are widespread, the toll of stress on physical and mental health can be extremely high. You may tell yourself to stop feeling anxious, but this effort in the mind does not get rid of the anxiousness. No one wants to be stuck with negative emotions, but without some skills there is little one can do about it except wait for the feelings to go away.

That's where the breath comes in. The breath is connected to how we feel. Have you observed that every emotion has its own rhythm in the breath? Everyone wants more peace and joy, but not knowing how to expand these qualities we often settle for temporary distractions, not lasting joy. Over 80 percent of toxins and stresses from body and mind can be released through the breath. With a little skill on how to use the breath, one can be free of negative emotions, dissolve accumulated stress and eliminate depression and anxiety.

Modern medical science has validated the benefits of regular practice of breathing exercises in significantly reducing cortisol (the "stress hormone"), strengthening the immune system, relieving depression and anxiety, helping restore normal sleep patterns and raising EEG alpha and prolactin (the well-being hormone). The breathing practices have a unique advantage over many other forms of treatment: they are free from unwanted side effects, cut health care costs, and are easy to learn and practice in daily life.

For more information, contact Beth Krambule at 503.313.4895. This session is free and open to the public.

Official Website: http://www.artofliving.org