Breathwork Essentials Course

Embark on a guided journey into the power of breath. This self-paced course introduces the foundational science, techniques, and practices of breathwork, equipping you with the tools to regulate your nervous system, enhance focus, and cultivate resilience—both in stillness and in stress. Ideal for beginners or those seeking a deeper connection to their breath as a daily performance and wellness tool.

Approximately 2.5 hours duration
Self-guided online format via Nordic Academy Portal
Diverse content including video lessons, guided audio exercises, written materials, and interactive reflections

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Breathwork Essentials Course

Breathwork Essentials Course

Course overview

Breathwork Essentials is a 90-minute foundational course designed to teach you how and why to breathe better. Through five modules, you'll learn the science behind breathwork — from how it impacts your mind and body to simple techniques you can use daily to improve stress, sleep, and performance. You'll finish with our Flow Score test to measure your CO₂ tolerance and get personalized feedback to start building better breathing habits.

Foundations of Breath Awareness

Learn the mechanics and awareness practices that anchor all effective breathwork—start with how you breathe, not just what you do.
Breath & the Nervous System

Understand how breath controls your internal state—stress, calm, alertness—and how to shift gears on demand.
Functional Breathing for Daily Life

Apply simple techniques to improve focus, posture, energy, and recovery throughout your day.
Performance & Stress Resilience Techniques

Train your breath for intensity—whether it's physical performance, cold exposure, or high-stress moments.
Integrating Breathwork into Routine

Build consistency with tools to fit breathwork into your lifestyle without adding friction.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you’ll have the tools, understanding, and confidence to create a breathwork practice that supports calm, clarity, and resilience—backed by science and built for real life.

Build a Daily Breathwork Practice

Establish a consistent and personalized breathwork routine rooted in awareness and intentionality.

Understand Breath & Physiology

Learn how the breath influences the nervous system, stress response, oxygen delivery, and energy levels.

Apply Functional Breathing Techniques

Use nasal breathing, cadence regulation, and posture alignment to improve breathing efficiency and mental clarity.

Activate and Recover Intentionally

Learn how to upregulate or downregulate your system using simple, accessible breath patterns for stress or performance.

Coach Yourself with Confidence

Gain tools to assess your own breathing, adjust on the fly, and support others with basic breathwork cues and corrections.

Integrate Into Daily Life

Apply what you’ve learned in real-life situations—during work, training, or recovery—and continue with our advanced breathwork series in the app.

Course Content & Modules

Overview

Welcome & Course Highlights

Get oriented with the course structure, learning goals, and what to expect on your journey. Meet your instructors and discover how to get the most out of the Nordic Academy platform.