In this fun outdoor workshop, we will get our energy and oxygen flowing through your entire body by harnessing functional breathing as we connect with nature and all that she has to offer. You will be able to notice all that is surrounding you by slowing down and listening to your breath. Our breath is an amazing tool that guides us through everyday life and is a critical indicator for the activities our body can safely handle.
Let's have some fun together! Inhale not only the fresh air but all the beauty in, and let's exhale all that no longer serves our body.
What You Will Learn & Master
I will introduce you to the basics of functional breathing and immediately put it into practice while hiking. You will walk away with practical, life-changing skills:
1. Performance & Endurance on the Trail
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Preventing the Panic: Learn how to prevent hyperventilation and the specific breathing techniques to use when your body feels momentarily winded or out of breath.
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The Power of CO2 Tolerance: Understand the critical role of CO2 tolerance in maximizing your body's oxygen utilization, directly impacting your stamina and endurance on the trail.
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Nose Breathing Mastery: Work on raising your CP (Control Pause) to ensure you can comfortably breathe through your nose (inhaling/exhaling) for the entire duration of the hike.
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Post-Activity Recovery: Discover how functional breathing gives you sustained energy and speeds up the healing process after your workout.
2. Mindset & Connection
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Current Quality (CP): We will measure your Control Pause (CP) also called Body Oxygen Level Test (BOLT score) to give you immediate, objective insight into the current quality of your breath and where your performance is limited right now.
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Future Capacity (MBT): You will measure your Maximum Bolt Score Test (MBT) to discover the true potential and capacity of your breathing system if you commit to functional practice.
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The Power of Pause: Learn to listen to your breath and find out exactly what to do when your body needs attention (like when you start hyperventilating).
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24/7 Energy: Understand the life-altering importance of using functional breathing all the time—not just when exercising.
3. Deepening the Experience (Optional)
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Grounding: For those who would like to take it a step further, we will experiment with hiking barefoot. Grounding is a beautiful experience that plays a big part in supporting your overall well-being.
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New Perspective: You will leave with a completely different point of view on how your breath guides you in daily activities.
Location & Logistics
Location for our hikes varies but most of the time they are within an hour from the Denver area.
These are our major locations for our hikes:
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South Valley Park 90 S Valley Rd, Littleton, CO 80401
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Red-Tail Park, 2674 Pemberly Ave, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
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Bluffs regional park trail in Lone tree, CO
Once you sign up, you will receive an email with detailed information on where and when we will meet and what to bring.