Nasal Breathing

The nose is meant for breathing, and the mouth is the backup plan in case something goes wrong with the nasal passages. As infants, humans are predisposed to breathe through their nose, so much as they are referenced as obligated nasal breathers. Infants can breathe...

Why 108 Oms?

One New Year's Eve I participated in a special class at Yoga District to bring in the new year. At the end of class we chanted 108 oms. I was wondering what the significance of this practice was so I did some research. According to Yoga experts, the following are...

Are You Over-Breathing?

When practicing yoga and meditation, it’s important to focus on the breath.  Deep breaths are encouraged.  But in everyday life, it’s easy to put your respiratory system on auto-pilot, shortening your inhales and exhales.  Shortened and shallow breaths...

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