Functional Breathing Workshops for
Reducing Anxiety & Stress in Raleigh or Online
Michael offers both in-person and live online workshops focused on the physiology of anxiety, chronic stress, and functional breathing. These sessions provide practical, structured tools for improving breathing efficiency and reducing nervous system reactivity.
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​Offerings range from educational anxiety-focused workshops to calming breath-based meditation sessions and tailored corporate wellness experiences.
A live Zoom workshop exploring the physiology of anxiety and practical breathing tools to reduce stress and nervous system reactivity.
In-person classes focused on anxiety regulation, reduced-breath training, and calm, structured meditation.
Offered in Rolesville and other local, Cary, Raleigh and Triangle area
wellness spaces. Read more below.
Corporate & Team Stress Workshops
Tailored breathing-based sessions designed to reduce workplace stress, improve focus, and support nervous system regulation in professional environments
Anxiety & Breathing Workshop (Live Online)
A 1-hour live Zoom workshop exploring the physiology of anxiety and chronic stress, including how breathing patterns influence nervous system reactivity.
The session includes educational instruction followed by a gentle guided meditation where participants are invited to experience subtle, reduced breathing in a calm and supportive setting.
Interactive online workshops exploring:
• The physiology of anxiety
• Chronic overbreathing and COâ‚‚ tolerance
• Nervous system reactivity
• Practical breath retraining methods
Ideal for individuals seeking a structured introduction to anxiety-focused breath retraining.
Upcoming Date (Live on Zoom):
Sunday, April 26 at 11:00 AM
In Person Breathwork & Meditation at
Health House in Rolesville, NC
A guided breath and meditation class focused on anxiety regulation and stress physiology.
Each session includes:
• Education on how breathing patterns influence anxiety
• Reduced-breath training techniques
• Quiet, structured meditation practice
• Practical strategies for daily integration
This class is designed for individuals who want guidance in a
calm, small-group setting.
Held on the last Saturday of every month at 1pm, 50 minutes
Does This Sound Familiar?
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Many people experiencing anxiety or chronic stress notice physical sensations
they don’t immediately connect with breathing or nervous system reactivity.
You might recognize some of these experiences:​
• feeling like you can’t quite take a satisfying breath
• tightness or pressure in the chest
• frequent sighing or the urge to take deep breaths
• dizziness or lightheadedness
• tingling in the fingers, hands, or around the mouth
• heart palpitations or a racing heartbeat
• cold hands and feet
• feeling tense, restless, or “on edge”
• racing thoughts or difficulty concentrating
• sudden waves of anxiety or panic without a clear reason
For many people, these symptoms are connected not only to stress, but also to the way the body is breathing. Breathing patterns can strongly influence the nervous system. When breathing becomes fast, shallow, or irregular, it can reinforce the body’s stress response and intensify feelings of anxiety.
What does calm, efficient breathing look and feel like?​
• breathing gently through the nose
• smaller, quieter breaths
• relaxed breathing from the diaphragm
• comfortable pauses between breaths
• a sense of ease rather than effort
Practices introduced in Michael’s classes help participants gradually shift toward this calmer and more efficient breathing pattern.​
Anxiety is often made worse by subtle overbreathing. When we breathe slightly more than the body needs, even quietly and chronically, it can increase physiological arousal and make us more reactive to stress.
Michael's breath-based method works by gently reducing breathing volume over time, allowing the body to build tolerance to carbon dioxide and
become less sensitive to internal sensations.
As breathing becomes quieter and more efficient, the nervous system becomes steadier.
When the body is steadier, the mind often becomes steadier.