Workshop
Re-Balancing Breath
with Donna Parise Byrne and Dr. Sarah Petrich
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|---|---|---|---|
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3 until 07/17/2026 |
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About This Workshop
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.
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.
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.
Props & Equipment
- Balls
- Reformer
- Balloon or Straw
- Hand Towel or Neck Roll/Pillow
- 4-5 inch Ball
- Foam Pad (Optional)
Workshop Level
- Advanced
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Ready to Enroll?
| Workshop | Free Member | Forever Member | NPCP CECs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Re-Balancing Breath | $64 USD Register Now | $49 USD Get Access |
3 until 07/17/2026 |
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® (PRI) Integration for …
Feedback on Re-Balancing Breath
I enjoy so much the workshop. I learned new information and I'm excited to incorporate on my teaching practice. thank you so much!Mara A
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It was very informative.
I enjoy so much the workshop. I learned new information and I'm excited to incorporate on my teaching practice. thank you so much!
I really loved the focus on connecting the inherent asymmetry of the diaphragm with postural imbalances.
good course
interesting classes as we are never even as we are R or L handed and have all different shapes, sizes and habits.
I thought this was a fun integration of PRI/PT world with Pilates. As a PT who has done some continuing ed with PRI, I enjoyed the integration on the reformer. thank you!
Very interesting topic
Highly recommend. These professionals present anatomical and breathing function, clear and consistent throughout various exercises.
Donna and Dr. Petrich bring knowledge anatomical expertise in practical setting....nice refresher and new concepts to practice. Highly recommended.
Fascinating workshop!
I found this workshop powerful and useful!
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!
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!
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.
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.
Great Course!
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.
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!
So glad to see this Re-Balance presentation on Fusion Pilates Edu platform.
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.
Good cues and visualization!
Fabulous workshop so informative and has given me a deeper and better understanding of this subject and issues surrounding it - My brain is buzzing!
An excellent workshop full of detail and clarity. Lots of material to digest.
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.
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
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.
I loved this workshop so much thank you for all this info