Episode
What Most Yoga Teachers Get Wrong About Preparing for Pranayama
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- Let's Talk Yoga
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- Jun 7, 2026
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- 1146
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Summary
Most yoga teachers are taught that chest opening is the key to better pranayama, but what if that’s actually the last thing to focus on? In this solo episode, I share the five areas of asana practice that matter most when preparing the body for pranayama. We explore lung anatomy, spinal mobility, nervous system regulation, hip flexor tension, diaphragm function, and why true breath expansion comes from working with the whole body, not just the chest. If you want your pranayama practice to fe...