In addition to practicing the physical aspect of yoga, I’m also a 50-hour Yoga Alliance certified breath coach. Traditionally, breathing in yoga is a precursor to meditation, but many skip these foundational steps. New students often find silent meditation daunting, leading to frustration and abandonment of practice.

Breathing exercises, however, are enjoyable and straightforward, offering mental focus through counting and short, impactful exercises. These exercises are not only engaging but also come with well-documented health benefits, such as stress relief, nervous system balance, mood stabilization, improved sleep, digestion, and the ability to self-soothe.

Breathing practices can effortlessly induce a meditative state, acting as an active form of meditation with similar benefits.

If you’re interested in exploring various breathwork techniques that engage different nervous system responses, I offer several options., including but no limited to a month-long deep dive training with weekly live sessions, daily assignments, and breath homework, or a 90-minute workshop that covers lectures, practice, and Q&A.