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.