breath and body winter series
mOVE BETTER. BREATHe deeper. FEEL AT EASE IN YOUR BODY.
A 6-week somatic movement experience blending breathwork, yoga, dance, martial arts principles, and playful mobility — designed to improve strength, reduce tension, and support your nervous system.
Two ways to join: In-Person (Durham, NC) or Online (Live over Zoom)
what is breath and body?
Breath & Body is a somatic health & fitness method that teaches you how to move, breathe, and regulate your body with ease — not force.
Classes integrate:
Functional mobility
Breath awareness
Floorwork & rolling
Quadrupedal movement
Somatic nervous system regulation
Playful, exploratory movement
Strength without strain
Power without unnecessary tension
This series is gentle, challenging, supportive, and deeply grounding — designed for both beginners and experienced movers.
why join the Winter Series
You’ll Learn How To:
✔ Reduce chronic tension
✔ Build practical strength (without fatigue)
✔ Move with fluidity and confidence
✔ Improve posture & breath mechanics
✔ Respond to stress instead of reacting to it
✔ Feel more centered, grounded, and physically capable
✔ Turn movement into a joyful daily practice
Ideal For:
People carrying stress or physical tightness
Beginners wanting a safe, guided entry into movement
Athletes wanting better mobility and nervous system balance
Anyone wanting to feel more present and at ease in their body
class format and what to expect
Every class follows a structure designed to support nervous system health and functional movement:
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Settle your system and reconnect to internal awareness.
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Gentle mobility to awaken joints, fascia, and breath pathways.
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Floorwork, crawling, rolling, balancing, spirals, soft power, controlled strength.
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Linking breath to movement, functional strength, and practical movement patterns.
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Grounding techniques you can use anywhere in daily life.
Winter 2026 Class Schedule
In-Person — Durham, NC
📅 Mondays · Feb 2 – Mar 9
🕒 6:30 PM
📍 Durham Friends Meeting or JIYŪ Studio (confirm on signup)
Online — Zoom (Live)
📅 Tuesdays · Feb 3 – Mar 10
🕒 6:30 PM
💻 Zoom link provided day before class
Series Includes:
6 classes
Optional video recaps (online participants)
Email guidance + movement homework
Access to a private Breath & Body resource page
Community support & accountability
what makes breath and body different?
It’s not a workout. It’s an education in your own body.
No repetitive algorithms
No harsh cues
No pushing through tension
Instead — you learn:
How your breath influences strength
How your nervous system shapes movement
How to soften unnecessary effort
How to develop power that is calm and sustainable
How to regulate yourself in daily life
This isn’t exercise for the moment.
It’s movement literacy for life.
instructor bio:
Pasquale antonio
Pasquale blends over a decade of experience in:
Martial arts instruction
Somatic therapy
Yoga training (RYT-500)
Nervous system education
Chinese clinical manual therapy
Breathwork and integrative bodywork
His teaching style is warm, grounded, trauma-aware, and highly attuned to individual learning.
Breath & Body grew from Pasquale’s lifelong work exploring how humans move, regulate, and recover.
You’ll learn from someone who has spent years refining an approach that is practical, playful, and deeply restorative.
testimonials
⭐ “I’ve never felt so capable in my body. This method changed how I move every day.”
⭐ “My back pain improved after two classes — but even more than that, I feel calmer.”
⭐ “This work rewired my relationship with tension.”
⭐ “Pasquale teaches in a way that makes your body feel safe, curious, and strong.”
frequently asked questions
Do I need experience?
No — beginners are absolutely welcome.
Is it intense?
It can be challenging, but not stressful. It meets your body where it is.
What do I need for class?
Comfortable clothes, a floor space, optional mat and wall.
What if I miss a class?
Online participants receive recap notes or optional recordings.
Ready to Move, Breathe, and Feel Better This Winter?
Join a supportive community and reconnect with your body in a way that is meaningful, sustainable, and fun.
Choose your path:
👉 In-Person Winter Series (Durham)
👉 Online Winter Series (Live via Zoom)
