Top 5 Breathing Mistakes Yoga Teachers Make (And How to Fix Them)

As a yoga teacher, breathing is the cornerstone of your practice and your students’ experience. But even the most experienced instructors can fall into common breathing traps that hinder progress. Here’s a quick guide to the top 5 breathing mistakes—and how to correct them for better results in your classes.

How to Take Your Breathing Practice to the Next Level

Yoga teachers know breath is central to the practice. But did you know that over 75% of instructors in our community say their original training didn’t cover breathwork in depth—or at all? By recognizing and correcting these common mistakes, you’ll be able to guide your students toward a more effective and holistic breathing practice. It´s no wonder then that 89% of teachers in the Oxygen Advantage® community have changed how they teach pranayama and breathwork—and their students feel the difference.

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