Breath & Strength explores the profound connection between these two fundamental elements of yoga practice. In Ashtanga yoga, Ujjayi breathing isn't merely background sound but the power source driving every movement. When breath and movement sync perfectly, practice becomes both powerful and fluid — this is the true essence of Vinyasa.

These articles share how to use breath to enhance strength in practice — how breathing affects core stability, the coordination of inhalation with extension, the relationship between exhalation and contraction, and how to rely on breath for stability in challenging postures. Once you truly understand the relationship between breath and strength, you'll find that many postures you previously found difficult become more accessible.