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Breathe! Online Course

Tap into the power of the breath

with

George Thompson

46

videos

318

minutes

1000+

participants

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About the course: Access hidden potential

We all breathe but very few people realise how breathing well can transform almost every aspect of life. There are simple breathing principles that can help with stress, anxiety, sleep, confidence and so much more. Best of all, you can practice anywhere and it only takes a few minutes a day to see amazing results.
 
My aim with this course is to equip you with the ideas and practices to make your breath a powerful tool that helps you live your best life!
 

What you will learn:

✅ To use your breath to reduce stress and enjoy life!

✅ To exercise more efficiently so you can live with energy

✅ To strengthen your concentration and self-confidence

✅ How the breath can help you understand your place in the universe

This course gives you access to 6 pre-recorded sessions, to be watched over 6 weeks. Each session, we will breathe together so you can experience for yourself the benefits of these principles. We will explore the science of WHY breath practices are so powerful. As you deepen your understanding of your breath, be empowered to transform these practices into a way of living that helps you live life to the fullest.

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Week 1
Simple Principles for
Powerful Breathing

You breathe around 20,000 times a day, those breaths have a profound impact on your mind and body. You’ll learn the simple yet powerful principles of ‘functional breathing’ - how to breathe so that you function at your best.

Week 2
The Art of Holding Your Breath


Take a "deep breath" is common advice for stress. And yet, I will share with you why in fact it is precisely the WRONG thing to do. Instead we will explore the healing art of holding your breath.

Week 3
Breathe and
Understand Yourself

Many, many cultures around the world believed the breath had a spiritual dimension: to understand the breath meant to understand yourself. We’ll explore how this could be the case...

Week 4
Find Freedom
through the Breath

Placing your awareness on your breath is like putting your mind in neutral. You’re not going anywhere dangerous. We’ll explore how you can use your breath to find freedom even in the most challenging situations. We’ll also explore an ancient Daoist breathing practice called “True Breathing”.

Week 5
How to Relax on Demand

5 weeks in, the breath is becoming a powerful tool to help you ‘relax on demand'.
I’ll share more examples of when you can use the breath to help you in everyday life. We’ll also get deeper with Daoist “True Breathing”.

Week 6
Eat Well = Breathe Well?


In our final session, I share the fascinating story of how what we eat affects how we breathe.

And, how a simple change to your diet can transform your health.

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Who is this course for?


Anyone who breathes!


No, really. If you are a beginner, have anxiety or depression this course will be really powerful for you. I will gently guide you to reconnect with your breath and with time the breath will help you during stress.

If you are already on your breath journey, welcome! We go deep into the philosophy of the breath as well as more advanced practices like the “Daoist True Breathing”. I believe you will get a lot of value out of our time together!

 

What's different about the course?  


We’ll breathe together

Being present with the breath is an easy way into mindfulness and meditation. Experience the transformative power of the breath for yourself!

We’ll move!
We’ll move with the breath through easy-to-follow Qi Gong moves.
Wear loose clothing.

Take home actions
Each session, I share printable hand outs with actions for you to deepen your practice.

We’ll play!
We can be sincere without being serious. I invite you to join these sessions with the spirit of exploration and play!

About George

I'm a filmmaker, Tai Chi teacher and communicator of Daoist philosophy: the Way of Nature.

My films have been watched by millions and over 200,000 subscribers have joined for the on-going adventure. I am also a qualified functional breathing instructor with Patrick McKeown.

I've brought this course to over 1000 people both online and in two NHS hospitals in the UK, sharing the breath with people prone to anxiety and panic attacks. I share ideas and practices in a down to earth, fun and accessible way.

I hope our time together can help you find a more joyful and balanced way of being.

200k+      1000+

  subscribers       course students

Some of the Dao Teachers George has learned from:

Master Gu

Taoist Tai Chi Master

CC Tsai

Cartoonist and Philosopher

Edward Slingerland

Professor of Neuroscience & Eastern Philosophy

Deng Ming Dao

Daoist Author

 
 
 
 
 
 
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Also included with your Student Membership:

Daoism 101 Online Course

 
We live on a planet bursting with life. What is the source of this creativity? Where do we come from? These are questions normally left to religion. In fact, through observation and exploring ideas, we can understand a lot about the mysteries of our existence. The consequence of this understanding is a feeling of connection and meaning. A spirituality compatible with science. 
 
Wayfinder Academy goes deep into one language for understanding our spirituality: Daoism from ancient China.

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Uncover wisdom for people and planet

We will explore not only ideas that can help you but how you can contribute to the healing of the planet. We all matter. In the words of Charles Eisentien: "The story creates the system and we create the story.”

Join LIVE Zoom courses

Your student membership gives you access to NEW LIVE COURSES every year. The live Zoom rooms are a beautiful experience. Future courses include non-violent communication, Christian Wisdom for the Non-Religious and much more...

Uncover wisdom for people and planet

We will explore not only ideas that can help you but how you can contribute to the healing of the planet. We all matter. In the words of Charles Eisentien: "The story creates the system and we create the story.”

Learn in a supportive community of Wayfinders

Wayfinders.global is our own social network. The community is super active - there are 15 Wayfinder-run sessions a week. Make friends and deepen your understanding of the Dao in community!

You will help spread ideas for harmonious living

I am passionate about making films, courses and communities that help you and humanity live in balance. I now have a team of talented creatives helping make this happen. Your course fee supports me and the team to make our vision a reality! 💪🙏☯️

Learn in a supportive community of Wayfinders

Wayfinders.global is our own social network. The community is super active - there are 15 Wayfinder-run sessions a week. Make friends and deepen your understanding of the Dao in community!

You will help spread ideas for harmonious living

I am passionate about making films, courses and communities that help you and humanity live in balance. I now have a team of talented creatives helping make this happen. Your course fee supports me and the team to make our vision a reality! 💪🙏☯️

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You get:

 Ideas and practices to help you flourish

• Access to 30+ hours of video learning

• Beautiful HD recordings

• NEW LIVE Zoom courses every year

• Access to Wayfinders community

• Weekly LIVE Zoom sessions

• Free mobile app for iPhone & Android

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As a student of Wayfinder Academy you get access to new live courses on top of all the pre-recorded courses you get instant access to.
 
I deeply believe in the value Wayfinder Academy can bring to your life. If you take the lessons to heart and practise, you will:
  • Live with more energy
  • Express yourself with your body
  • Understand how you can contribute to a more balanced world
  • Live joyfully!
I am confident it is one of the best investments you can make for your wellness.

I hope you are excited about what you can learn! But we understand you may still be unsure if the academy is right for you. That's why I invite you to become a student, for free, for 7 days before your membership begins. 

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Wayfinder Academy funds George and the team to create films, courses and communities that help you and humanity live in balance. However, we do not want anyone to miss out on learning due to financial reasons. There are bursaries available, please send us an email at [email protected] if you feel this would be appropriate for you 🙏✨