How to Breathe During Yoga | Ep. 15

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 levelsHow to practice diaphragmatic (functional) breathing for stability and easeA simple breath technique that calms stress without forcing deep breathingHow to coordinate breath and movement in yoga for flow and awarenessWhy awareness of your breath, more than any specific technique is the essence of yoga👉 Your Next StepExperience the power of mindful breathing in motion. Start your free 14-day trial of Lifelong Yoga Online, where every class begins and ends with the breath.🔗 Mentioned in the EpisodeBreath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor💌 Stay ConnectedYouTube: Lifelong Yoga with MikahInstagram :@lifelong.yogaFree Facebook Community: Yoga at Home