Participate in a program of gentle movement, breathing and relaxation exercises shown to reduce the experience of stress and have a positive impact on health and well-being. Get ready for the next moment from a place of calm and clarity.

Come for every session starting September 8, 2025. If you need to miss a session, no worries; come when you can! 

This series will end December 8, 2025 

Your instructors will be Elena, Keerti & Nicolas.

Questions? Email elena@wlsmail.org

To complete your registration we ask that you review the Precautions and Responsibilities below. Your registration is an acknowledgment that you have read and been informed by this information.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN PARTICIPATING IN WESTCHESTER LIBRARY SYSTEM PROGRAMS FOR WESTCHESTER BREATHES

Westchester Breathes is grounded in the work of Dr. Richard Brown and Dr. Patricia Gerbarg – two clinical psychologists who identified, studied, and currently teach simple, effective voluntary regulated breathing exercises shown to reduce the experience of stress and increase the ability of the body to self-soothe and heal. Together these practices are known as Breath-Body-Mind™ (BBM).

In participating in this class, you will receive information and instruction  about movement, breathing and meditation practices for health The practices are safe for most people; many of the practices can be done sitting, or lying down. Listen to your body. If you experience physical discomfort, stop, relax, and seek guidance from the instructor.

Before doing these practices, you are urged to consult with your physician if you have had recent surgery or a recent heart attack, currently have uncontrolled high blood pressure or difficulty breathing.  In addition to your physician, notify the instructor of any concerns; it is possible to modify some of the practices for individuals with certain physical or emotional challenges.  

If you are pregnant, know that Coherent Breathing can be helpful! However, while in their 3rd trimester, we would advise you to breathe gently through all of the practices, avoiding both forceful breathing and breath holds.