Breathwork is one of the simplest yet most effective mindfulness tools to help you tune into your body and calm a busy mind. But if you’ve never tried it, the idea can sound dubious. You just breathe and it works? Really? As it turns out, yes but there’s a little more to it than that.
I spoke to Sophia Drozd, a yoga teacher and founder of the Yoga for Pain app (Y4P), who is on a mission to make yoga more accessible for people with chronic illnesses. She is a passionate advocate for breathwork, especially for those who experience chronic pain or energy-limiting illnesses and who might find a full yoga flow too demanding.
