Air is one of the subtlest forms of energy.

Breathing is one of the forces that we discover when we come into the world, and being partly involuntary, we may have never paid attention to our breathing or how we breathe until now.

It is known that breathing oxygenates and detoxifies our body but perhaps we know little, if nothing at all, about the other benefits that breathing can bring to our psycho-emotional health and to this path of self-knowledge. During this event, we will share with you the essential notions about breathing supported by illustrations which will help us to better visualize and therefore better feel our breathing during the practice to come.

During the practice, we will learn to handle & master the voluntary part of the breath through different exercises.

To close the session, we will take time to explore together questions, wishes, or concerns you may have after practicing.

WHY ATTEND:

In this workshop, you will:

• Learn about breathing mechanisms (anatomy & physiology).
• Learn about the way you are breathing.
• Learn how to listen to & direct the breath to “heal” on different levels (physical, psychological & emotional).

HOSTS:

Vanessa Moubarak:

I am Vanessa Moubarak, a musician, shamanic & holistic care practitioner (shiatsu, osteopathy, dowsing, etc.), and yin yoga/do-in (self-shiatsu) teacher. Music has accompanied me since my earliest childhood, and it was both my first teacher and my first therapist. It is through music that I explore the body every day and constantly wonder about its mysteries; it is also thanks to music that I was able to meet practitioners and teachers from all backgrounds and then begin to train myself in order to accompany those who wish, on their path to health and well-being. Traditional Chinese Medicine via Shiatsu allowed me to discover that pedagogy is essential during each treatment and that is why I wanted to create, in parallel with my therapeutic practice, a collective practice combining Yin Yoga and Do-In (self-acupuncture). I aim to open a space for sensory exploration, sharing and the search for individual autonomy which is supported by the energy of the group. 

A few years later, I learned about shamanism at the initiative of two shamans whom I had the joy of meeting on my path in 2016 and then in 2022 and realized that music, the teaching of yoga like all Therapeutic practices in which I trained (shiatsu, osteopathy, dowsing, etc.) are an integral part of the evolution of shamanism and constitute, among other things, valuable tools in my practice.

Stefan Bodenstab:

Stefan believes that conscious knowledge and awareness of our values and their relative importance empower us in our lives, professionally and privately. He holds a Master of Science, a Ph.D., a Business degree (M.B.A.), and a Master in Nutrition (M.Nutr.). With 30+ years in the corporate world, he has held executive positions in companies like Nestlé (20 years), Hero (10 years), and his family’s company. He has a Nutrition Degree from Granada University in Spain and is a certified Personal Health Coach (EMR recognized)  from the University of  Basel which he uses as a foundation to help people find their own lifestyle and personal expression. He also practices yoga since 2011 at Bikram Yoga in Zürich (Switzerland) and did his first teacher training with Jimmy Barkan, Fort Lauderdale (FL).

SCHEDULE:

18:45 – 19:00 – Mindful Arrival

19:00 – 20:30 – Workshop

20.30 - 20.45+ – Networking & Departure