If you’ve ever caught yourself holding your breath mid-pose or wondered whether you’re breathing “right” during yoga, you’re not alone. In this episode, yoga therapist Mikah Horn unpacks how the breath transforms simple movement into mindful yoga and why this connection changes everything. You’ll explore how to breathe functionally, understand the science behind nasal breathing, and learn a gentle, nervous-system-calming technique called longer, smoother, softer breath.

Breath isn’t just oxygen, it’s information, a reflection of how you move through the world. Discover how to breathe in a way that supports your spine, posture, focus, and emotional balance, both on and off the mat.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why nasal breathing supports your nervous system and energy levels
• How to practice diaphragmatic (functional) breathing for stability and ease
• A simple breath technique that calms stress without forcing deep breathing
• How to coordinate breath and movement in yoga for flow and awareness
• Why awareness of your breath, more than any specific technique is the essence of yoga

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🔗 Mentioned in the Episode

• Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor

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