On February 8, 2025, the Neighbors Network of Lee County hosted a Breath-Body-Mind (BBM) workshop at Unity of Fort Myers, bringing together community members eager to explore the power of breath for stress management and well-being. Led by certified BBM instructor Dr. Angel Rafael Braña-López, the event offered two sessions designed to introduce participants to the neurophysiology of breathing and guide them through BBM practices. The first session, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM, provided attendees with a solid scientific foundation on how breathwork can help regulate stress and optimize energy levels. Participants gained insight into the benefits of Coherent Breathing and Qigong exercises, which form the core of BBM practices.

U.S.A./EnglishDaniel ChamudotFebruary 18, 2025

Lecture: The Healing Power of Breath

Dr. Patricia Gerbarg's discusses how breathing can help with stress, emotions, and overall health, using research to connect breathing with better mental health and trauma recovery. Next, she teaches a method called Coherent Breathing, where participants learn to breathe in and out for equal counts, usually aiming for five breaths per minute. This practice helps create calmness, builds emotional strength, and enhances self-connection.

U.S.A./English, General/EnglishLinda LentiniNovember 3, 2024

Breath Body Mind in New York State

In 2023, The New York State Office of Mental Health made an award to Coordinated Care Services, Inc (CCSI) for the establishment of a Trauma-Informed Network and Resource Center to advance the understanding of trauma, the use of trauma-informed principles, and the availability of trauma-informed care throughout the state.

U.S.A./EnglishLinda LentiniNovember 16, 2023

Serving Those Who Serve (STWS)

14 years ago STWS partnered with Dr. Richard Brown & and Patricia Gerbarg in offering their Breath-Body-Mind courses. Over 1700 people came to these workshops, including many NYC firefighters, veterans, as well as people affected by Hurricane Sandy in NYC and the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The BBM Foundation continues this work by funding scholarships to BBM courses.

U.S.A./EnglishLinda LentiniJanuary 17, 2022

Westchester Library

As part of the Westchester Library System's ongoing work to support community resilience they introduced Breath-Body-Mind practices via a county-wide program called Westchester Breathes. Introductory workshops, training and practice sessions were offered to professionals from across service sectors. Ongoing practice sessions are made available free to the public through the support of WLS and member libraries. Looking ahead, they hope to work with school districts to engage staff and students with these calming, strengthening practices.

U.S.A./EnglishLinda LentiniJanuary 9, 2022