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RESTORING PRANA BREATH TRAINING:
BREATHE BETTER, FEEL BETTER
with Shawn Cornelison
PROGRAM DETAILS
This program is for yoga instructors who want to be Certified as a Breath Better Instructor will also receive 100 CEU's through Yoga Alliance. *(See testimonial at bottom of the page)
What is it? It is a year long program focusing on understanding and improving your breath. There is an element of breathing in every function of the body, and when our breath becomes less efficient, it can have a profound impact on our health. This program will give you a grounded experience in breathing and will help you identify problems with your breath and solutions. There will be bi-weekly calls where content is reviewed, and new material will be discussed.
Who is it for? This program is for teachers who want to better understand breathing and want to competently teach it. It is also for teachers or students who want to restore the balance of their breath and to feel better in body and mind.
How much time does it take? For participants, there is on average about an hour of practice or study each day. There is an hour long call every other week. You will be given opportunities to teach what you are learning as you go along through the program. The program takes about a year to complete.
How much does it cost? The cost is $1,500. It can be paid upfront or in quarterly installments. You will receive a certificate at the successful completion of the program and the 100 hours can be used for Yoga Alliance CEUS.
If you have any questions or want to know more about the program, please contact Shawn Cornelison at 617-610-8683, or yogatherapyinternational@gmail.com
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ABOUT SHAWN CORNELISON
Shawn has been teaching yoga for over 25 years both in the United States and internationally. In addition to being an E-RYT-500 certified yoga teacher, he is also a Certified Yoga Therapist through IAYT. He also has extensive training with Yin Yoga, Meridian Yoga, and Yoga for Anxiety & Depression. His studies have also included an 800 Hour Advanced Teacher Training in Yogic Philosophy & 100 Hour Advanced Breath Techniques Program. In addition to his trainings, Shawn has a vibrant Yoga Therapy practice where he assists individuals in body awareness, pain reduction, and personal transformation.
Shawn travels internationally teaching diverse styles of yoga, as well as offering a 200 & 300 hour yoga teacher training. His home locations are in Braintree, MA, USA and Sofia, Bulgaria, as well as teaching time spent in Tokyo, Japan. He offers in-person and remote training in Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Somatics, Functional Breathing, and Yoga for Anxiety & Depression.
As a yoga instructor Shawn teaches classes that are focused on breath and functional movement of the body. His classes are geared toward students who want to explore the inner spaces of the body and mind. The classes are both physically challenging and at the same time very accessible & nurturing. He uses his knowledge of meridians, yin yoga, therapeutic yoga, breath work and his fascination with yoga's rich history to create classes which are informative and allow students to move in ways that support their unique structure.
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*Testimonial by Lorelei Alvarez, PhD. E-RYT 500
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Shawn’s Restoring Prana breath training was one of the best investments I have ever made in myself and was life changing in so many ways. Shawn has been my yoga therapist for many years, working with me mainly on getting out of chronic pain and recovery from past trauma. A couple of years ago, I was dealing with some serious medical issues related to allergies and asthma including breaking out in chronic, full-body hives, constant chest tightness, and worsening of asthma symptoms. I went to multiple doctors, and no one could adequately explain what was happening. I was prescribed multiple antihistamines, along with inhaler, epi-pen just in case, and sent on my way. Naturally, I asked Shawn for a consultation since he had been able to help me with so many other issues. The first session, he assessed my breath and explained that I was over-breathing. Later, I learned that I had been chronically hyperventilating, probably for most of my life. My yoga practice, which had helped me physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually in so many other ways, had not helped me with breath, as the yogic breathing I had been practicing encouraged over-breathing. After a few months of working withShawn on reducing my breath (called subtle breathing), and building my tolerance to CO2, my hives cleared, and many of my other symptoms started to resolve.
When Shawn decided to offer a 12-month training on the techniques he was using following Robin Rothenberg’s book and workbook, “Restoring Prana”, I immediately signed up because I wanted to dive more deeply into restoring my own breath and be able to share that experience with others. The 12 months of training were intense, challenging, and amazing. Turns out, it’s about so much more than breath. How we breathe is really just a reflection of our subtle energy or prana and how we show up in the world. Restoring Prana is about evaluating and reflecting on every aspect of our lives as well as continual practice with the breath. I already knew that Shawn was an amazing teacher, friend, and guide, so I was willing to dive deep with total trust. His patience and gentle guidance were exactly what I needed to be honest with myself, with him, with my family and friends, and with my work to find better balance in my life and restore my prana. By the time I completed the training with Shawn, my health was restored, I hadn’t used my inhaler in months, and my energy was fantastic. I cannot say enough good things about this program and about Shawn as a wonderful guide for this journey.
Lorelei Alvarez, PhD. E-RYT 500
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