The History, Art & Science of Breathing Exercises: A Journey Into the Power of Breath

The History, Art & Science of Breathing Exercises: A Journey Into the Power of Breath

Workshop
Sunday, January 18, 2026 - 10:00 to 14:00
Life
Personal Growth
Wellbeing
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Mindfulness teacher & author of Breathing Exercises for Dummies
Description: 

Breathing is something we do 20,000 times a day, and yet few of us ever learn how to breathe well. Across thousands of years, from ancient yogis and Sufi mystics to modern neuroscience and elite sports training, breathing has been seen as a gateway to calm, clarity, energy, and connection. But why has every wisdom tradition returned to the breath? And what does contemporary science now confirm about what the ancients already knew?

Join Shamash Alidina for a warm, experiential workshop exploring the fascinating history, art, and science of breathing practices. This session is also the official launch of his new book Breathing Exercises for Dummies. Every ticket holder will receive a free copy of the book to continue the journey at home.

Together, we will learn, explore, and practise a range of evidence-based breathing exercises, from simple everyday techniques to creative and playful breathwork to inspire a deeper relationship with your breath.

You will discover:

• Why breathwork is central to spiritual traditions across the globe

• What modern research reveals about breath, stress, focus, and wellbeing

• Simple practices for mornings, evenings, and on-the-go moments

• Breathing techniques for sleep, stress, clarity, and energy

• Ways to make breathwork creative, enjoyable, and even fun

• A few practices suitable for children and young people

Expect a blend of learning, guided breathing journeys, short meditations, discussion, and space to experiment. You’ll leave feeling lighter, clearer, and equipped with practical tools to take into your daily life.

Whether you’re curious, a meditation practitioner, a breathwork enthusiast, or brand new to this world – you are warmly invited. Come breathe, explore, and celebrate the launch of this new book together.

 

Includes a complimentary copy of Breathing Exercises for Dummies for every attendee.

About the speaker, Shamash Alidina

Shamash has been practising mindfulness since 1998 and runs his own successful training organisation. He is best known as the internationally bestselling author of 10 books including Mindfulness For Dummies and The Mindful Way through Stress. He frequently pops up in newspapers, magazines and on radio shows.

Based in London, he runs online trainings and speaks at conferences all over the world. He is a keen educator and has trained almost 500 mindfulness teachers in the last 11 years. Prior to that, he spent 10 years teaching mindfulness/meditation as well as science, in schools. Back in 2013, he pioneered online Mindfulness Teacher Training, launching his program Teach Mindfulness Online. With 10 years of experience in running online courses, he creates new courses based on his latest findings every year.

Shamash has been training practitioners in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy/Training. This cutting-edge approach skilfully combines acceptance, flexible mindfulness, values and committed action to help people live a rich and meaningful life. An approach recommended by the World Health Organization, the UK’s National Health Service and the American Psychological Association.

Shamash has two active, online communities with live group coaching. The Daily Mindfulness Club for the general public seeking to deepen their mindfulness practice and the Teach Mindfulness Academy for Mindfulness Teachers seeking to learn and apply new mindful skills and wanting accountability and training to implement authentic marketing to reach more clients.

 

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09.30
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14:00
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