Breath & Body: 6 Week Somatic Fitness Series

Breath & Body: 6 Week Somatic Fitness Series

Overview

A breath-based health & fitness class combining the health benefits of yoga, dance, and martial arts. Optimize your movement and health.

Fall 2026 Series

Part 1: 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19

Mondays • 6:30–8:00 PM

More Information: https://www.jiyu.us/breath-and-body

Move better. Breathe deeper. Stress less.

Breath & Body is a breath-driven movement practice inspired by yoga, dance, martial arts, somatics, and nervous system training. Through playful exploration, skill-based movement, and practical self-inquiry, you'll develop greater mobility, coordination, resilience, and adaptability—while learning to do more with less effort.

Rather than focusing on perfect technique or intense workouts, we train awareness, efficiency, and responsiveness. The goal is to cultivate a body, mind, and nervous system capable of adapting to an ever-changing environment.

Expect movement, challenge, curiosity, and the occasional dose of weirdness. No two series are ever the same.

What We Explore

  • Breathwork & Nervous System Regulation
  • Somatic Movement & Body Awareness
  • Strength, Mobility & Coordination
  • Crawling & Quadrupedal Movement
  • Falling, Rolling & Groundwork
  • Martial Arts, Dance, and Yoga Practices
  • Balance & Inversions
  • Movement Games & Partner Drills
  • Relaxation, Recovery & Stress Management
  • Meditation
  • Bodywork and Health Practices

Who Is It For?

Anyone interested in moving better, feeling better, and developing a more capable and adaptable body. All experience levels are welcome.

Taught By

Pasquale Antonio
Founder of Jiyu Holistic Wellness & instructor with NC Systema

Pasquale developed Breath & Body from more than 20 years of experience in martial arts, yoga, dance, bodywork, strength training, and movement education. His work helps people reduce pain, improve mobility, regulate stress, and build resilient, adaptable bodies.

Questions? Email: pasquale@jiyu.us

Pricing

Please pay what you can comfortably afford. Higher tiers help make the program accessible to those who may not otherwise be able to participate.

  • $150 — Community Rate
  • $180 — Standard Rate
  • $200 — Supporter Rate

Policies

  • If the class does not fill, you will receive a full refund.
  • No refunds after September 6, 2026.
  • Registrations may be transferred to another person.

Good to know

Highlights

  • ages 18+
  • In person
  • Free parking

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Location

Durham Friends Meeting

404 Alexander Avenue

Durham, NC 27705

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