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| Re-Balancing Breath | $64.00 USD Register Now |
$49.00 USD
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NPCP CECS 3 until 07/17/2026 |
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Description
Discover how diaphragm asymmetry impacts your clients’ movement and breathing patterns in this deep-dive workshop with Donna Parise Byrne and Dr. Sarah Petrich. Learn how imbalances in the diaphragm influence posture, rib alignment, and overall breathing mechanics—and how to address them effectively.
You’ll explore the concept of the Zone of Apposition, the area where the diaphragm and abdominal wall interact, and understand how restoring balance here can enhance airflow, deepen core connection, and improve postural alignment.
Gain practical strategies for working on the reformer, using focused, targeted exercises to prepare the body for more efficient, connected movement. You’ll come away with tools to improve breath, gait mechanics, and both concentric and eccentric abdominal control. The material also enhances proprioception around the ribcage and shoulder girdle—helping restore the diaphragm’s primary role as a respiratory muscle, rather than a default spinal stabilizer.
Objectives
- Identify the Zone of Apposition and its relationship to posture, breathing and core connection.
- Explore the Anatomy of the Diaphragm
- How to achieve internal rotation of the ribs and its importance.
- Understand breathing mechanics and air flow relative to movement of the diaphragm.
Concepts & Techniques
- How to connect and rebalance the Zone of Apposition
- How the internal obliques support internal rotation of the ribs
- How to restore the diaphragm's role as muscle of respiration as opposed to a spinal stabilizer.
- How to activate the hamstrings to stabilize the pelvis so the internal obliques can assist with internal rotation of the ribs.
Props & Equipment Used
- Balls
- Reformer
- Balloon or Straw
- Hand Towel or Neck Roll/Pillow
- 4-5 inch Ball
- Foam Pad (Optional)
Workshop Level
- Advanced
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Duration & Access
This workshop is approximately 2.5 hours long and you have 30 days of access
(No expiration for Forever Access Members)
(No expiration for Forever Access Members)
About Donna Parise Byrne and Dr. Sarah Petrich
Donna Parise Byrne, PT, PRC, NCPT and Dr. Sarah Petrich, DPT, PRC, NCPT PRI have been teaching together for over a decade. After co-creating and instructing the Postural Restoration Institute® (P...
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Feedback on Re-Balancing Breath by Donna Parise Byrne and Dr. Sarah Petrich
Featured Student Feedback
HEATHER J
Donna and Sarah did a great job incorporating PRI principles with Pilates movements. I loved seeing the variations and I am very excited to bring them to my clients that have reformers! Loved it ! Thank you for doing this - its very needed!
Oksana P
Wonderful workshop that was especially helpful for me personally with my flat back and flared ribs. I have learned the physiological reasons for our ribcage imbalances as well as many great strategies and movements/ecercises to practice myself and teach to my clients to help us breathe and move better. Thank you!
Julie R
Thank you for the insights presented in the Re- Balancing Breath Course! I found it informative and will work on integrating this approach within my Pilates classes.
Clare D
Thank you for providing a brief introduction as to why we may see asymmetrical alignment and breathing. Especially the beginning session where we sat just slightly rounded forward and blowing a balloon, it brought a whole new awareness to how I breathe and how others might be experiencing their ribcage move as they try to do Pilates exercises.
Sana T
I’m a Japanese Pilates instructor certified by POLESTAR and a physical therapist.I attended the Postural Restoration Institute seminar held in Japan.The integration of Pilates and PRI is exactly what I want to put into practice, and I was deeply inspired by your approach and movement philosophy.I truly wish to continue learning and to become a skilled practitioner.I hope to travel to the United States to take other courses in the future.thank you.
Paula Hoover
Thanks for your workshop. My question is concerning the PRI specific exercises for people with Osteopenia. Is there any consideration or work-specific modifications that are available for people with Osteopenia/perosis?
Susan R
This was a great overview of the PRI principles of asymmetry and how to incorporate them into your Pilates programming in order to allow people to alternate better. I look forward to more coursework from Donna and Sarah.
Elizabeth H
Great Course!
Takumi S
The content made it easy to picture how to combine Postural Restoration Institute (PRI) concepts with Pilates. I’d like to take a Rebalance Pilates workshop in the future.
Kelley O
Thank you for this informative workshop. I am a PTA and Pilates studio owner. I used PRI to rehab a back injury 10 yrs ago and have been interested in learning more since then. I love the Reformer exercises integrated into this workshop and will use immediately in my studio!
Deborah A
So glad to see this Re-Balance presentation on Fusion Pilates Edu platform.
Amanda S
Thank you for the informative workshop. I am a pelvic floor PT and Pilates instructor so I very much look forward to incorporating the breathing exercises with my patients and clients. Very interesting to learn about the inherent asymmetries of the diaphragm.
Megan M
Good cues and visualization!
Lorraine B
Fabulous workshop so informative and has given me a deeper and better understanding of this subject and issues surrounding it - My brain is buzzing!
Marguerite G
An excellent workshop full of detail and clarity. Lots of material to digest.
Heather R
I really enjoyed this course. May be helpful to others to do the exercises as they are watching the video to really feel the affect of the exercises.
Lieve V
Very informative workshop.I have mild scoliosis. After doing these exercises I felt more balance, not only in my spine but also in my breathing. I look forward to sharing this with my clients
Jean T
Both presenters were excellent and fluently knowledgeable on the topic.I am thankful to see this workshop series includes a very detailed handout. A lot of excellent information explored and explained. I will definitely review a few of the sessions again.
Marie-Josée P
I loved this workshop so much thank you for all this info
" Donna and Sarah did a great job incorporating PRI principles with Pilates movements. I loved seeing the variations and I am very excited to bring them to my clients that have reformers! Loved it ! Thank you for doing this - its very needed! "
HEATHER J
" Wonderful workshop that was especially helpful for me personally with my flat back and flared ribs. I have learned the physiological reasons for our ribcage imbalances as well as many great strategies and movements/ecercises to practice myself and teach to my clients to help us breathe and move better. Thank you! "
Oksana P
" I’m a Japanese Pilates instructor certified by POLESTAR and a physical therapist.I attended the Postural Restoration Institute seminar held in Japan.The integration of Pilates and PRI is exactly what I want to put into practice, and I was deeply inspired by your approach and movement philosophy.I truly wish to continue learning and to become a skilled practitioner.I hope to travel to the United States to take other courses in the future.thank you. "
Sana T
" This was a great overview of the PRI principles of asymmetry and how to incorporate them into your Pilates programming in order to allow people to alternate better. I look forward to more coursework from Donna and Sarah. "
Susan R
" Great Course! "
Elizabeth H
" The content made it easy to picture how to combine Postural Restoration Institute (PRI) concepts with Pilates. I’d like to take a Rebalance Pilates workshop in the future. "
Takumi S
" Thank you for this informative workshop. I am a PTA and Pilates studio owner. I used PRI to rehab a back injury 10 yrs ago and have been interested in learning more since then. I love the Reformer exercises integrated into this workshop and will use immediately in my studio! "
Kelley O
" Thank you for the informative workshop. I am a pelvic floor PT and Pilates instructor so I very much look forward to incorporating the breathing exercises with my patients and clients. Very interesting to learn about the inherent asymmetries of the diaphragm. "
Amanda S
" Good cues and visualization! "
Megan M
" Fabulous workshop so informative and has given me a deeper and better understanding of this subject and issues surrounding it - My brain is buzzing! "
Lorraine B
" An excellent workshop full of detail and clarity. Lots of material to digest. "
Marguerite G
" I really enjoyed this course. May be helpful to others to do the exercises as they are watching the video to really feel the affect of the exercises. "
Heather R
" Very informative workshop.I have mild scoliosis. After doing these exercises I felt more balance, not only in my spine but also in my breathing. I look forward to sharing this with my clients "
Lieve V
" Both presenters were excellent and fluently knowledgeable on the topic.I am thankful to see this workshop series includes a very detailed handout. A lot of excellent information explored and explained. I will definitely review a few of the sessions again. "
Jean T
" I loved this workshop so much thank you for all this info "
Marie-Josée P