As someone who's deeply passionate about Pranayama, I couldn’t wait to bring this conversation to you. I sat down with physiotherapist Michelle Edmison to take a deep dive into the anatomy and function of breathing from both a clinical and yoga-informed perspective. Michelle breaks down complex ideas with such clarity and gives us practical ways to understand and teach breath in more effective, grounded ways. If you're a yoga teacher or a breathwork enthusiast, this episode will absolutely shift how you see breathing in the body.

Episode Highlights:

The physiological differences between nasal and mouth breathing and their impact on health
How postural habits and upper body tightness disrupt effective breathing
Strategies to release tension in the chest, shoulders, and neck to support optimal breathing
The nuances of belly breathing vs. diaphragmatic breathing, and what these terms actually mean
Core and breath integration explained through internal pressure systems
The connection between the pelvic floor and breathing, and why everyone should pay attention to it
The relationship between aging and breath quality, and why lifestyle may matter more than age itself
How spine mobility influences ribcage movement and breath quality
Michelle's go-to breath practices to improve exhalation and core engagement

Resources and Links Mentioned:

Michelle’s Instagram: @mvmt.101
Free movement and breath classes at: movement101.ca

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