BEYOND THE SHAPE: Are You Breathing Wrong?

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Beyond the Shape is an educational and experiential workshop series designed to explore the why behind yoga. Each session goes beyond simply practicing poses to look at how movement, anatomy, breath, mindfulness, and other aspects of yoga can help us better understand our individual bodies and build practices that work for us, both in the studio and in everyday life. No advanced yoga experience is needed, and each workshop stands on its own.

"Take a deep breath." "Breathe into your belly." "Inhale here, exhale there." We hear breathing cues all the time in yoga, but what's actually happening when we breathe, and is there one right way to do it? We'll explore basic breathing mechanics, the role of the diaphragm and rib cage, and how position, movement, and intentional breathing can change the experience of the breath. You'll experiment with several gentle breathing practices and learn how to choose and use them more intentionally on and off your yoga mat.