Let's Talk Yoga
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The Body of Breath - A Physiotherapist’s Guide to Healthy Breathing with Michelle Edmison
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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