BREATH CALMLY: A NEW APPROACH TO ASTHMA

Course Content Overview: Breathing and the Menopause

Welcome Section
– Introduction
– About Breathing Edge
– Disclaimer

Module 1: Understanding Menopause and the Role of Breath

– What Is Menopause? A Journey of Hormonal Shifts
– The Physiology of Change: How Menopause Affects the Brain, Body, and Nervous System
– The Missing Link – Why Breathing Matters Now More Than Ever
– PDF: Module 1 Reflection
– Module 1 Quiz

Module 2: The Respiratory System in Midlife

– How the Breath Works – Lungs, Diaphragm, and Oxygen Exchange
– Breathing Changes With Age and Hormonal Fluctuations
– Hyperventilation, Anxiety, and Hormonal Dysregulation
– Breathing Posture Tips
– PDF: Module 2 Reflection
– Module 2 Quiz

Module 3: The Nervous System, Hormones, and Breath

– Vagal Tone, Cortisol, and the Breath-Body Connection
– Breathing and the Brain – Sleep, Mood, and Cognitive Clarity
– Emotional Resilience Through Breathing
– Control Pause Journal
– PDF: Module 3 Reflection
– Module 3 Quiz

Module 4: Breathwork for Symptom Relief

– Breathing for Hot Flashes and Night Sweats
– Calm the Racing Mind – Breath for Anxiety and Sleep
– Gentle Daily Practice – Coherent Breathing, Light Breath, Silent Nose
– PDF: Symptom Relief Cheat Sheet
– PDF: Module 4 Reflection
– Module 4 Quiz

Module 5: Your Personal Breathing Toolkit

– How to Assess Your Breathing
– Building Your Routine – 5, 15, and 30 Minute Options
– Long-Term Adaptation – Making Breath a Lifelong Ally
– PDF: Daily Breathing Practice Guide, Symptom Tracker, and Quick Calm Toolkit
– PDF: Module 5 Reflection
– Module 5 Quiz

Module 6: Lifestyle Synergies and Final Reflections

– Breath and Movement – Walking, Yoga, and Posture
– Nutrition, Inflammation, and the Breath-Hormone Axis
– Final Thoughts – Embracing the Change With Confidence and Calm
– PDF: Module 6 and Course Reflection
– Module 6 Quiz
– Thank You