Eastern Breath - Modern Knowledge Webinar

In this webinar we will explore Qigong (Traditional Chinese medicine) and Pranayama (yoga) breathing exercises for Exercise Physiologists - how these Breathing practices, dating back centuries from Traditional Exercise Medicine Programs of Yoga / pranayama and Traditional Chinese Medicine – Qigong, can be integrated in a modern Exercise Physiology program. In this webinar we will explore

What is pranayama (yoga breathing) and qigong (breathwork from TCM) - historic overview

Current therapeutic evidence base of yoga and qigong for health conditions such as Mental Health (anxiety, depression), LBP, Respiratory (COPD), and metabolic conditions (hypertension, diabetes)

The biomechanics of breathing - ie diaphragm, respiratory muscles, mechanical integration of the spine

The Biochemistry of breathing - Hypoxic - hypercapnic response, oxygenation of tissues, role of nitric oxide and C02. BOLT test

The Psycho-neurology or "state" of breathing - ANS regulation via the prefrontal cortex- diaphragm, HRV, vagus nerve and effect of neuromodulators on state (thoughts, feeling, behaviours)

Pranayama breathing techniques - Box breathing, Kapabilti, alternate nostril breathing

Qigong breathing techniques - 8 Brocades, grand circulation, small circulation, tummo breathing

Integration - how to use pranayama and Qigong in an exercise Physiology program.

Presented by Andrew Dowler BapSCI HM, PG ExRehab, MA Acu

Andrew is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist with ESSA as well as a registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner with AHPRA and has been working in this dual role for over 20 years. He has a particular interest in the integration of Exercise Medicine Programs integrating modern Exercise Sports Science principles with traditional health systems of Yoga and TCM, which include Qigong,taichi, yoga, pranayama and meditation. Andrew is a Yoga and Qigong/teacher teacher and runs a private EP / TCM practice and studio on the South coast of NSW.

Schedule

Friday, 3 June 2022
12:00pm - 1:30pm AEST
 
Please note, the times listed are in Australian Eastern Standard Time. 
Your local time will be: 

ACT:		12:00pm - 1:30pm
NSW:		12:00pm - 1:30pm
NT:		11:30am - 1:00pm
QLD:		12:00pm - 1:30pm
SA:		11:30am - 1:00pm
TAS:		12:00pm - 1:30pm
VIC:		12:00pm - 1:30pm
WA:		10:00am - 11:30am

Please note: This is a live webinar and needs to be watched at the specified time above. If you are unable to watch the webinar live, it will be produced as a podcast and can be purchased within the following month.

Rates per person

ESSA Member		$30.00
Non-Member		$50.00
ESSA Student Member		$15.00
Student Non-Member		$25.00

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Target Audience

Accredited Exercise Physiologist

ESSA CPD Points

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