Yoga Focused on the Breath

This flow is all about the breath. We’ll first learn the 4-part Dynamic Release Breathwork Practice, created by my teacher and mentor, Amber Campion. I first started using this breathwork practice over 3 years ago, and it is one of my favorites. It includes slow, deep inhales through the nose, and long, slow exhales making a sighing sound. The exhale is where the magic occurs, calming the nervous system.

Last winter during our annual ski trip, I noticed I was using this breathwork practice anytime I found myself in rough terrain or on a particularly steep slope. I didn’t learn how to ski until I was an adult, so feeling anxious on the mountain is a common occurrence. After years of practicing this breath on the mat, it’s like my mind and body automatically knew how to calm itself down. I literally smiled to myself when I realized I was letting out audible sighs as I cruised through fresh snow. It was the calmest I had ever felt while simultaneously being outside my comfort zone.

I’ll admit, you may feel silly breathing and sighing loudly when you first start doing it, but who knows, maybe you’ll surprise yourself someday when this breathwork practice naturally comes to you right when you need it most. That’s my hope anyway.

You can listen to the playlist curated for this yoga practice on my Spotify. The playlist name: Yoga Flow Breathe.

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