Ukraine Program Schedule

Breath-Body-Mind Foundation, Inc.

August 8, 2022

All programs are funded by the Breath-Body-Mind Foundation, Inc. a non-profit 501(c)3 and are given online for free to Ukrainians with simultaneous Ukrainian translation.

Open Crisis Session 2-Hour Program: Introduction to Breath-Body-Mind

6:00 – 7:00 pm (Ukraine); 11:00 am – 1:00 pm (EDT).

Dates: August 9, September 8, once a month to be scheduled

During the first hour, Dr. Richard P. Brown leads participants through a series of gentle movement and breathing practices for adults that rapidly reduce stress, tension, anxiety, symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, insomnia, and physical pain. After  a 10-minute break, during the second hour, Jyoti Jo Manuel and Dr. Patricia Gerbarg demonstrate and explain how to use simple methods to help children experiencing stress and trauma. Attendees receive information about weekly sessions, resources, and BBM courses.

Open Practice Sessions for Beginners

Mondays 6:00 – 7:00 pm (Ukraine); 11:00 am – 1:00 pm (EDT).

Breath-Body-Mind Fundamentals Course: 4 hours a day for 3 days and once a week 1-hour practice session for 6 weeks. Prerequisite for BBM Teacher Training.

Aug. 31, Sept. 1 & 2. 4:00 – 8:00 pm (Ukraine) 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (EDT).

Practice sessions Fridays   6:00 – 7:00 pm (Ukraine); 11:00 am – 12:00 noon (EDT)

or Mondays: Beginners 6:00 – 7:00 pm (Ukraine); 11:00 – 12:00 (beginners) or

Intermediate 7:00 – 8:00 pm (Ukraine); 12:00 am – 1:00 pm (EDT).

Intermediate Practice: Students/graduates of BBM Fundamentals Courses

Mondays  7:00 – 8:00 pm (Ukraine); 12:00 am – 1:00 pm (EDT).

Breath-Body-Mind Teacher Training Level-1

40-hour trauma-sensitive training prepares graduates to teach BBM basic practices safely to adults, including those with psychological trauma, mental illness, physical injuries, and medical conditions. Training to teach basic principles and simple methods to calm children are included.

Sept 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 and Oct. 13, 14, 20, and 28.

4:00 – 8:00 pm (Ukraine) 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (EDT).

Practice sessions Fridays 7:00 – 8:00 pm (Ukraine); 12:00 noon – 1:00 (EDT)