Episode

Prāṇāyāma Versus Breathwork

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The Yoga Well Podcast
Published
Jul 21, 2026
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Summary

In the Viniyoga tradition that has been handed down to us through Kṛṣṇamacarya and TKV Deśikachar, the Viniyoga tradition emphasizes breath-centered yoga. Moreover, we present engagement with breath as deeply tied to lessons from yoga philosophy. As breathing is increasingly recognized as an important part of human physiology by Western therapeutics, Chase Bossart, Yoga Well's Executive Director, clarifies the foundational physiological understanding of yoga and how this relates to prāṇāyāma practices, including concepts, applications, and tools. Learn more about the Advanced Viniyoga Applications Program: Prāṇāyāma - Breathing in Viniyoga at https://courses.yogawell.com/advanced-viniyoga-applications-2