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Breath & Meditation

Yoga is as much about the breath as it is about the body, and learning to breathe well changes everything else. These guides offer plain, unintimidating introductions to simple pranayama — diaphragmatic breathing, equal breathing, and alternate-nostril breathing — with clear instructions and what to notice as you practice. You'll also find a calm starting point for meditation and mindfulness, and a real guide to savasana, so you actually rest at the end of a session and leave feeling settled rather than restless.

Breath & Meditation

4 guides

Breath & Meditation

Equal Breathing (Sama Vritti): A Calming Beginner Technique

Learn the equal breathing technique (sama vritti pranayama): a simple calming breath exercise to slow down, focus, and settle your nervous system.

August 10, 2026

Breath & Meditation

Alternate Nostril Breathing (Nadi Shodhana) for Beginners

Learn alternate nostril breathing (Nadi Shodhana) step by step. A simple, calming pranayama you can do in five minutes to settle a busy mind.

July 27, 2026

Breath & Meditation

How to Do Diaphragmatic (Belly) Breathing

Learn diaphragmatic breathing step by step. A calm beginner guide to breathing from your diaphragm, with cues, common mistakes, and a simple routine.

July 13, 2026

Breath & Meditation

Yoga Breathing for Beginners: A Simple Introduction to Pranayama

New to yoga breathing? Learn the basics of pranayama: what it is, why it matters, and four techniques you can try today.

June 29, 2026

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