BREATHE COURSE CHAPTER SECTIONS

CHAPTER 1: BREATHE

1.1 Breath

Focuses on the benefits and the practice of taking deep breaths.

1.2 Mindfulness

Paying attention in the present moment without blame or judgment.

1.3 Meditation

Focuses on the practice of meditation with a simple guided meditation.

CHAPTER 2: REFLECTION

2.1 Mindfulness in Action

Focuses on paying attention to an experience while it is happening.

2.2 Reflection

Allows us to reflect on an experience after it happens.

2.3 Awareness

Prepares us for the next experience so that we can

continually improve moving forward.

CHAPTER 3: EMPATHIZE

3.1 Empathy

Discusses our ability to connect with and relate to other people’s emotions and experiences.

3.2 Compassion

Explores our desire to alleviate another person’s challenges.

3.3 Self-Compassion

Examines our ability to apply compassion to ourselves by treating ourselves with kindness.

CHAPTER 4: ACCEPT

4.1 Nonjudgment

Explores the origin of judgment and language we can use to reduce judgment and blame in our lives.

4.2 Acceptance

Integrates the language of non-judgment with mindfulness and explores how resistance impedes on our ability to accept a situation.

4.3 Forgiveness

Allows us to release old judgments and treat ourselves and others with the kindness we all deserve.

CHAPTER 5: THANK

5.1 Health Benefits of Gratitude

Practicing gratitude is good for your health.

5.2 Neuroplasticity

The power of neuroplasticity to change our brain chemistry in order to internalize the thoughts, feelings, and sensations associated with gratitude.

5.3 Practicing gratitude

The practice of gratitude is beneficial for our overall well-being.

CHAPTER 6: HEARTEN

6.1 Love

Reviews the various concepts of love.

6.2 Self-love

In its pure sense, refers to deeply loving ourselves for who we are… and it is probably the most difficult love to achieve.

6.3 Joy

Explores the benefits of joy and laughter in our lives.

CHAPTER 7: ENGAGE

7.1 People

Discusses the positive effects we can have on ourselves and others when we interact with kindness, compassion, and generosity.

7.2 Nature

Explores how we can participate & connect with the natural world.

7.3 Interconnectedness

Examines how all life is intricately interconnected.

CONCLUSION

8.1 Review of previous chapters.

8.2 Understanding

The final element that incorporates all other aspects in this course and contributes to our web of well-being. Understanding integrates mindfulness, non-judgment, acceptance, compassion, and awareness to create a deeper level of connection.

8.3 Equanimity Meditation

A guided meditation to promote balance, peacefulness, and equanimity for ourselves and others.