The Breath: To Pause or Not to Pause?

Emphasizing the pause in breathing patterns has become popular in modern yoga practice, but Swami Rama, widely admired among accomplished yogis for his proficiency in pranayama, frequently said that “the pause in the breath is a killer.” What to do? Can modern science shed light on this discussion? What is the right practice for you? Join Sandy to explore the nature of smooth effortless breathing and how it is related to breath retention (kumbhaka).