In this conversation, Robin Rothenberg shares her journey and story of discovering the importance of breath and some of the common misunderstandings of the elements of breathing.  She has been a Yoga therapist for decades and has written an important book called Restoring Prana.  Robin shares her life story and some of the injuries and issues she has cured by finding a deeper understanding of the mind body connection.  She highlights the importance of strength training, core engagement, and proper alignment in yoga practice. In this conversation, Robin and Ryan discuss the importance of breathwork and its impact on overall health and well-being. They explore the concepts of breathwork and some of the core principles that they feel are commonly misunderstood. 

Robin Rothenberg is an internationally respected yoga therapist specializing in supporting people with respiratory, immune, and structural imbalances to regain their health through the combined tools of yoga and therapeutic breathing practices. Since the pandemic, Robin has particularly focused her work on assisting people with Long-COVID and is considered one of the top yoga therapists in the field on respiratory conditions. In addition to working with clients one-on-one, she trains yoga teachers and therapists to be better equipped to work with students with Long-COVID. Restoring Prana, along with its practice companion The Svadhayaya Breath Journal, act as training manuals for her 15-month Restore Your Prana Training Program for yoga teachers, therapists and health-care professionals. Robin has been interviewed on multiple podcasts regarding her knowledge of the breath.

https://essentialyogatherapy.com/about-robin-rothenberg

https://buteykoclinic.com/breathing-exercises/

#yoga, #breathwork, injuries, strength training, core engagement, alignment, bandhas, kumbhakas, balanced approach, mindful, breathwork, yoga, root lock, Uddiyana bandha, pelvic floor muscles, transverse, breath suspension, training, education, self-care, joy

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

14:25 Revisiting the Yoga Tradition

32:49 Understanding Bandhas and Kumbhakas

38:06 Balancing Breathwork and Mindfulness

40:21 Unlocking the Power of the Breath

43:18 Challenges of Introducing Breathwork to the Yoga Community

45:09 The Buzz and Reactions to Breathwork

48:44 The Value of Not Talking and Making Sound

50:30 Breathing Less for Better Health

54:58 A Simple Breath Practice for Connecting with the Power of the Breath

01:06:35 The Difference Between Yoga Therapy and Yoga in General

01:09:11 The Importance of Self-Care for First Responders

01:15:31 Finding Joy and Appreciation in Life

01:18:55 The Importance of Self-Care and Filling Your Own Vessel

https://oxygenadvantage.com/

Breathe4Flow.com

Intro and exit music used: Strange the dreamer by Savfk - www.youtube.com/@savfkmusic