Slow, deep, conscious breathing is an essential component of hatha yoga and it is one of the primary differences between yoga and other types of exercise. Mindful diaphragmatic breathing also adds numerous benefits to a yoga practice: lowers blood pressure, slows heart rate, improves posture, increases mental focus, reduces stress and stabilizes emotions.
Your breath is like a barometer that registers both your mental conditions and physical conditions. Breath is the bridge between the body and your thinking process called mind. —Swami Rama
Our breath is also the bridge or threshold between the conscious and unconscious mind. Through the inner exploration of conscious breathing we can learn to uncover and reprogram our unconscious physical, mental and emotional patterns. This is certainly not a quick or an easy process, but with perseverance and practice our breath can become our greatest teacher, friend and ally.
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