Ep. 30: The Biggest Breathing Mistake I Hear in Yoga Classes

For years, I believed that bigger breaths were always better. "Take the deepest breath you've taken all day. Fill your lungs completely." If you've taken a yoga class, you've probably heard these cues countless times. But what if breathing bigger isn't always breathing better? In this episode, I explore a fascinating perspective I learned through Oxygen Advantage that challenged what I thought I knew about breathing. We dive into why quiet, slow, nasal breathing may be more supportive for your nervous system than constantly taking deep breaths, and how some modern breathing cues may have drifted away from ancient yogic practices. This isn't about saying yoga is wrong. It's about staying curious, understanding the science, and noticing what your own body tells you. Let's Dive In! FREE: The Breathing Room Toolkit - simple tools to de-stress anytime, anywhere https://meganwaldrep.com/newsletter Let's connect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/megan.waldrep Let’s work together! https://meganwaldrep.com