These Feldenkrais breathing sessions are designed to expand your lung capacity in all directions (front, back, and sides) and to help you eliminate unconscious and limiting breathing habits so that you can relax, feel better and move out of pain and distraction.

You will discover and let go of unconscious habits that have been limiting the range and variability of your breathing. Feel better. Move better. Many people also report sleeping more deeply after these sessions—and even eliminating back pain.

These are audio sessions. Breathing is subtle, and the change happens when you sense it from the inside out. Watching someone else breathe doesn’t help much, and actually gets in the way. You need your attention on yourself, not a video. But no worries, these sessions are beginner-friendly. You don’t need any Feldenkrais background to do these sessions. Just press play and follow along. You’ll be gently guided by my voice so you can focus on your changes.

1. Paradoxical Breathing (22 minutes)

Not about the “correct” way to breathe, but about creating space and freedom in your breath. Helps you drop out of your head and into your body—fast. Great for stress relief and something you can return to anytime.

2. Paradoxical Breathing While Twisted (27 minutes)

Adds new twists—literally—to the first session. Opens your ribs, chest, and spine in unique ways. Includes movements from Moshe’s Awareness Through Movement book—sessions he felt were essential.

3. Breathing In All Directions (25 minutes)

A classic session, based on Alexander Yanai #179. Opens the ribs and chest in ways you probably haven’t experienced. Every time you do it, it can feel brand new. Great for stress, sleep, and expanding your breathing capacity.

4. Cultivating the Exhale (20 minutes)

Do it sitting or lying down. Based on Irene Lyon’s session of the same name. Very grounding, relaxing, and full of subtle insights.

These are deep, powerful and unusual sessions. They might feel strange at first—so go slow and only do what feels good. I couldn’t finish one of them the first time, but it still shifted something big for me.

1. Breathing Rhythmically

A long, layered session. No need to do the whole thing—just a few minutes can help. This version is true to the source and sticks closely to how Moshe taught it.

2. Equalizing Your Nostrils

Do you breathe and speak through both nostrils? This session helps you find out—and improve both. Can help clear nasal passages and improve speaking. Have a tissue handy! You can do it sitting, standing, or lying down.

3 & 4. Seesaw Breathing – New Patterns

These go beyond the classic seesaw sessions. You’ll be on your back, your sides, and even your stomach. Complex but gentle. Deeply opens the ribs and chest.

5. Shifting and Breathing, Part 1

Stand, shift your weight, and play with your breath. Great for balance and body awareness. Subtle effects can last for days.

6. Shifting and Breathing, Part 2

Takes things further with walking and breathing. Helps you move, orient, and react quickly—like a hunter who knows how to avoid danger.

* Transcripts of ALL sessions are included at no extra cost – Review the sessions in your mind.You can use them to teach your own somatics workshops.