Breathwork for Sailors: Focus, Performance & Recovery
A 3-Week Course
High-pressure situations on the water demand clear thinking, quick decisions, and a steady nervous system. This three-week course provides practical breathing tools to help sailors stay calm, focused, and resilient—whether racing, cruising, or preparing for a day on the water.
Led by Toronto-based breathwork facilitator and sailor Jeyda Deyna, each session is designed around the unique mental and physical demands of sailing. Drawing from her experience in competitive sailing, international racing, and professional breathwork facilitation, Jeyda combines evidence-informed breathing techniques with practical applications both on and off the water.
Sessions may include guided breathwork, nervous system regulation techniques, visualization, grounding practices, gentle movement, and recovery-focused exercises. No previous breathwork experience is required.
Most sailors spend years learning wind, waves, trim, and tactics—but very few learn how to regulate the nervous system that experiences it all.
Course Schedule
Mondays | 7:00–8:15 PM
June 15 – Foundations: Breathwork Techniques for Sailing
Learn core breathing tools to improve awareness, composure, and nervous system regulation.
June 22 – Applications: Focus, Stress & Performance
Explore techniques to manage pressure, enhance concentration, and support decision-making.
June 29 – Integration: Recovery, Flow & On-Water Presence
Develop strategies for recovery, resilience, and maintaining a calm, focused state on the water.
Details
Dates: June 15, 22 & 29
Time: 7:00–8:15 PM
Cost: $110 + HST
Open to members and non-members
No experience necessary