BREATHING
When practicing yoga and meditation you want to focus your awareness
inward and deeply connect to the breath. The breath is the core of your
yoga practice and a beautiful way to stay connected to the body. If you
find yourself losing the connection to the breath or having a difficult time
breathing, it might mean you’ve gone too deeply into a pose and your body
is telling you to back off slightly or just slow down a little bit.
Keep the breath flowing in and out of the nose and try to find a balance
between the two sides of the breath, with the inhales and exhales equal in
length. Direct your inhales down toward the bottom of the lungs, feeling the
lower belly expand. Notice how the low belly contracts again as you exhale,
emptying the lungs. Keep a steady pace of breath, letting the sound of your
breathing help you maintain focus as you practice.