Breathing Mechanics
Albuquerque, NM
12 hours | In-Person Instruction
Are you ready to move beyond vague cues like “take a deep breath” or “breathe into your belly”? Do you suspect there’s more to breathing than just inhaling and exhaling on command? It’s time to ditch the generic instructions and bring clarity, nuance, and depth into your teaching.
This course is for teachers who want to understand how breath works, not just what to say about it. If you’re tired of saying things you don’t fully understand, this is where it starts to click.
Saturday-Sunday, April 25-26, 2026
10:00am-5:00pm local time
$450 USD until March 20
$550 USD after March 20
JCC (Jewish Community Center)
5520 Wyoming Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Breathing Mechanics and Asana: Course Objectives
This in-person course is for teachers who are passionate about the breath, are eager to know what the research says, and are looking for practical ways to introduce breath work without jumping straight into advanced pranayama techniques.
The 12-hour course offers theory, practice, and teaching applications. Includes a PDF of the slides and 12 CEUs upon completion.
About the course (online version)
In Breathing Mechanics, you will:
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Study respiratory mechanics and pressure systems in context of movement and posture
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Learn how to teach breath without defaulting to fixed rules or idealized patterns
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Challenge common assumptions about breathing and pranayama
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Break down complex ideas into teachable, accessible steps
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Rethink how you cue, observe, and interpret breath in yoga
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Understand coordination of the ribs, spine, and pelvis
Course Description
- Have you been told there’s one right way to breathe?
- Are you uncomfortable with the assumption that students have breathing problems?
- Do you want to know when to offer sama vritti (even) or visama vritti (uneven) breath cycles?
- Do you want to learn why advanced pranayama techniques aren’t suitable for all populations?
- Are you curious about freeing yourself from the same alignment script every other yoga teacher uses?
- Are you unsure of how to use directed breathing within yoga poses instead of only as a still practice?
- Are you still micromanaging what your students should feel?
- Are you curious about what the research says about yogic breathing techniques?
If you are a mind-body nerd, eternal student, or simply eager to infuse your yoga classes with fresh inspiration, this course is for you! Join Jules Mitchell for a 1.5-day intensive that weaves together asana with directed breathing practices to enhance the experience you offer your yoga students. The latest pranayama research and foundational principles of respiratory mechanics are discussed in an easy-to-understand, practical way that emphasizes student autonomy, promotes endless variations within yoga poses, and will immediately impact the way you teach and practice yoga.
Watch a sample from the online course
Course Topics
- Identify a hierarchy of breathing practices
- Study the relationship between the diaphragm and abdominal muscles
- View pressure as a force variable
- Differentiate between respiration, ventilation, and gas transport
- Learn how pressure differentials move air in and out
- Review a comprehensive list of accessory muscles to breathing
- Highlight the benefits of slow breathing
- Explore force transfer between the ribs and spine
- Learn dozens of breathing lessions to teach inside of yoga poses
- Creative yoga sequencing to incorporate the themes of the course
About The Instructor
Jules Mitchell, MS, LMT, E-RYT 500
Jules Mitchell leads advanced continuing education programs in biomechanics for intellectually fearless yoga teachers. She helps them integrate principles of exercise science and applications of pain science into their classes. Jules is the author of Yoga Biomechanics: Stretching Redefined, a unique, evidence-based exploration into the complexities of tissue mechanics and the human body’s resilience and adaptability.
She leads workshops and courses online and worldwide, runs a popular 300 hour yoga teacher training, frequently serves as guest faculty, and hosts a comprehensive mentoring program to support teachers in both education and business. Her passion is bringing the most useful and applicable research-based concepts into the yoga community, even when it invokes a discerning analysis of popular opinions.
Breathing Mechanics and Asana: Enroll Now
Register for Breathing Mechanics in Albuquerque, NM
JCC (Jewish Community Center)
5520 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Saturday – Sunday, April 25-26, 2026
10am – 5pm Local Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the course located?
The course is located at the JCC at 5520 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Is there parking?
Yes, parking is free.
What should I bring?
A journal or something to take notes with and your yoga mat. This course will be mostly lecture and workshop style – no full-length yoga class will be offered.
Are there any prerequisites for this course?
There are no prerequisites. This course is open to yoga teachers, fitness professionals, and committed students who want to learn how to think about breathing mechanics and yoga.
Will I get a copy of the slides?
Yes, the slides are available as a downloadable PDF. A link will be sent following the course.
How many CEUs will I get for taking this course?
You will earn 12 CEUs upon completion. A link to request your certificate will be emailed after the course.
What if I have to miss part of it?
You’ll get the most out of the course by attending the entire weekend. We understand life happens, so if you have to arrive late or leave early, you should still be okay.
What is your refund policy?
Course registration is non-refundable after March 20, 2026. Refunds before March 20, 2026, will incur a $75 processing fee. You may arrange to transfer your registration to another person up to 14 days prior to the start date. If you have concerns about whether this course is right for you, send us a message with your questions.
“I loved the learning environment. Friendly, professional, and not cookie-cutter. The course teaches you about breath mechanics AND allows you to experience breathing in some fun, accessible ways. The encouragement to feel what you feel and let your students do the same. Loved it. Learned a lot!”
“The combination of theory (with visuals) + practice + teaching really helps to learn the concepts.”
“Thank you for such a lovely training!! I’ve pulled out several of the things we worked on already, and it’s totally refocusing all my sequencing, which is just exactly what I was hoping for.“
“The content was thoughtfully put together and delivered, very accessible. Lots of time for questions. Great weekend, Jules. xxx“
“I really appreciated the options to feel, explore, and sense the different areas of the body that are influenced and driven by breath. Loved the idea that we are giving our students an experience.“