“When the breath wanders, the mind also is unsteady. But when the breath is calmed, the mind too will be still, and the yogi achieves long life. Therefore one should learn to control the breath.” - Hatha Yoga Pradipika, 15th Century
I was touched by a question a new student brought up recently. She had been recommended yoga by a psychotherapist who hoped it would help her deal with stress she was experiencing as a result of her job. Tentatively, this young woman approached me at the end of a class...
