What it's about
Breath of Joy is a three-day further-training course that combines Thai yoga massage, Osteothai and yoga to give the breath more room. Breathing is regulated by many interacting systems, from the respiratory and nervous systems to the psyche, and the course treats the breath as a link between physical, emotional and mental states.
The focus is on freeing the expansion and retraction of the respiratory apparatus and supporting the vitality and mobility of the rib cage, lungs and heart. Participants work on techniques that give the rib cage and diaphragm more space and restore the elasticity and glide of the fascia around the lungs and heart. Topics include the biomechanics, anatomy and physiology of breathing, palpation of the breathing spaces, bodywork techniques for the respiratory organs and muscles, yogic breathing techniques and asanas that support free breathing.
The course is aimed at bodywork practitioners of various styles, such as Thai yoga bodywork or shiatsu, who have completed at least a basic module and have some treatment practice on a floor mat. It is taught by Almuth Kramer on 20–22 November 2026 in Berlin, on Friday from 11:00 to 17:00, Saturday from 09:00 to 17:00 and Sunday from 09:00 to 16:00. The fee, including a script, is €470, or €380 with registration and deposit by 14 October 2026.