The New York State Trauma-Informed Network and Resource Center (NYS TINRC) is pleased to be able to host Breath-Body-Mind (BBM) Practice and Training opportunities for individuals across New York State. BBM teaches gentle evidence-based, trauma sensitive practices that provide rapid stress relief and with practice over time, improve stress resilience.  

ALL of the BBM Practice sessions, workshops, trainings, and opportunities are available to all New Yorkers and are free of charge.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for BBM Fundamentals Course

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Applicants who participate in the BBM Fundamentals Course will be expected to:

• Attend and participate in the first part of the Fundamentals Course - 12 hours, that will be taught by Dr. Brown, Dr. Gerbarg and several senior BBM teachers.                                                                                                                                                                                 
• Attend and participate in the second part of the Fundamentals Course - 6 weekly group practice, that will be taught by senior BBM teachers.
   

Session Dates & Time:

• Dates: Wednesday, April 17, 2024; Thursday, April 18, 2024, and Friday, April 19, 2024
• Time: 5:30pm - 9:30pm (each day)

BBM FUNDAMENTALS COURSE (18 hours)

This training helps your body and mind work together better. It can raise your energy, improve your mood, help you perform better, calm down inflammation, and lessen pain. It is for anyone who wants to feel less stressed and improve their overall health and well-being.

 

In the first 12 hours of this course, you will learn simple techniques that use breathing to help your mind and body relax. These techniques have been proven to reduce stress, improve mood, and help you concentrate better. This is followed by participation in 6 weeks of group BBM Practice sessions.



Positive effects have been experienced by individuals with anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADD, cancer, and other medical conditions. Through movement, breathing, and relaxation skills, you will learn to:

• Handle stress better and feel more energized
• Reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and insomnia
• Increase lung capacity, oxygenation, and cardio-respiratory health 
• Connect to your inner self and others
• Improve relationships and understand others better 
• Improve performance in personal and professional activities

 

The first part of the Fundamentals Course - 12 hours will be taught by Dr. Brown, Dr. Gerbarg, and several senior BBM teachers.  

 

The second part of the Fundamentals Course - 6 weekly group practice sessions taught by senior BBM teachers.

 

*This course fulfills the prerequisite requirement for participation in the BBM Teacher Training Level-1 Course.