Decoding Yoga takes a look at many of the common questions, myths, cues, approaches, and doubts that arise in the realms of yoga. Join Eli Aguilar, Co-founder of Sampoorna Yoga School, Psychologist, Health Coach, and Yoga TTC Instructor on weekly episodes to explore the what’s, why’s, and how’s of yoga. After nine years training thousands of yoga teachers from all over the world, Eli invites you to dive into this journey where the puzzles of yoga get decoded!
E37. Practical Exercises to Improve Your Breathing
Today, Eli and Inga wrap up their four-week discussion on the breath and its importance in yoga and general health.
They discuss some of the key takeaways from the previous episodes, including the fact that taking deep breaths is not necessarily better and that carbon dioxide is crucial to the effective use of oxygen in the body.
They also emphasize the importance of holding one's breath and explain why it's a technique that should be practiced more often.
Inga leads listeners through a practical exercise to measure their sensitivity to carbon dioxide buildup, and they discuss how this can be used to increase one's tolerance to carbon dioxide and improve physical and mental health.
Overall, the episode aims to help listeners achieve a better and healthier life through a better understanding of the yogic perspective on breathing.
22 Apr 2023
E36. Benefits of Holding Your Breath Out
In this episode of Decoding Yoga, Eli and Inga continue their series on demystifying yoga and breathing myths. They discuss the benefits of holding your breath and how it can help restore natural breathing and functional breathing.
They explore the production of carbon dioxide in the body and how it can be beneficial for healthy breathing. They explain how holding your breath after an exhale can help you understand how well your body tolerates carbon dioxide, and why this is important for breathing regulation.
Join Eli and Inga as they decode the myths around holding your breath and how it can be a useful tool for restoring healthy breathing.
15 Apr 2023
E35. Inhale Less, Exhale More
In this episode of The Decoding Yoga, Eli continues her discussion with Inga about the topic of breath in yoga. They discuss the misconception that big, heavy breathing is healthy, when in reality it can be correlated with health issues such as asthma, heart disease, anxiety, and panic attacks.
In contrast, healthy breathing is subtle, inaudible, and always through the nose. Inga explains the benefits of breathing into a bag during a panic attack rather than taking a deep breath in and sighing it out.
You will learn about the importance of healthy breathing and the negative effects of big breathing, and gain insight into how to breathe properly for optimal health.
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