Breathing Your Way Out of Fight-or-Flight: The Power of Nervous System Regulation

Join us for a transformative experience at Decentered Arts Studio as part of Human+Tech Week 2026! This is an exclusive partner event, bringing together over 5,000 contributors across 100 engaging activities in San Francisco. 🌍 Find out more at luma.com/humantechweek.

In this interactive lecture, Char Lacsina, a passionate Social Impact Technologist, will guide you through the science of breathwork—an essential tool for influencing our nervous system, stress levels, and emotional wellbeing. 💪✨ Discover how your breathing patterns can shift your perspective and help you escape threat mode—embracing a state of flexibility and openness.

✨ What to Expect:

• Interactive Lecture: Engaging discussions on the vagus nerve, CO₂ tolerance, and the impact of stress on our thinking patterns.
• Guided Breathwork Exercise: Experience firsthand the positive effects of conscious breathing.

📵 A No-Phone Lecture 📵
To foster connection and presence, we kindly ask attendees to turn off their phones upon arrival. A designated envelope will be provided to keep your phone safe while you immerse yourself in the experience. Remember to bring a journal for notes—journals and pens will also be available for purchase! 📝

🌈 Who Should Attend?
Open to everyone eager to learn and socialize! Whether you wish to come solo or with friends, you’re guaranteed to meet wonderful new people. 😄

🚗 Parking: Please note that there is no on-site parking. We recommend using street parking or public transport.

🔔 Stay Connected:

• Can't make it this time? Join our mailing list via hello@bigbrainlectures.com for future updates!
• Interested in becoming a speaker? Apply through our Speaker Form.

🧾 Policies:

• Tickets are currently sold out, but check our event site for potential cancellations.
• Refunds can be issued up to 24 hours before the event starts.
• We offer financial assistance tickets! For support, please email hello@bigbrainlectures.com.

🌟 Community Guidelines:
This event aims to be a welcoming and respectful space. Attendees are expected to treat speakers and fellow participants with kindness.

🍹 Alcohol Safety: The venue may serve alcohol in compliance with local laws. Attendees assume all responsibility for their conduct and safety.

Thank you for supporting our mission of building a thoughtful community through fascinating lectures! 🧠✨