One of the most common mistakes people do in Yoga is to hold their breath. When people concentrate on getting a pose right or balancing, they often stop breathing properly. Holding your breath creates tension and stress in the body, which is the opposite of what yoga aims to achieve. Yoga requires steady, calm breathing to help energy flow freely and keep your mind relaxed.
What to do instead: Focus on breathing deeply and evenly through your nose. Inhale as you move into a pose and exhale as you release or deepen it. If you notice you are holding your breath, pause, take a few deep breaths, and then continue.
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