Welcome to your Lion’s Breath practice.

Lion’s Breath, known in Sanskrit as Simhasana, is a traditional yogic breathing technique that invites us to release tension, reconnect with our breath, and let go.

Throughout our lives, we hold tension in our bodies, particularly in the face, jaw, neck, and throat. Sometimes we don’t even realize how much we’re holding on to.

Lion’s Breath encourages us to release that tension through a powerful, audible exhalation.

Unlike many breathing practices that emphasize quiet, controlled breathing, Lion’s Breath invites us to make sound, express ourselves, and release what we no longer need to carry.

There is no perfect way to practice. Simply allow yourself to breathe, release, and experience the freedom of letting go.

Before we begin moving the body, we begin with the breath.

The diaphragm is a large, dome-shaped muscle located beneath your lungs and is the primary muscle your body uses to breathe. As you inhale, it gently moves downward, creating space for your lungs to expand. As you exhale, it relaxes and rises again.

When the diaphragm moves freely, breathing can become fuller and more efficient. It can help soften unnecessary tension, quiet the nervous system, and create a sense of support from within.

For this practice, both your inhale and your exhale will move through your nose.

Your nose is designed for breathing. As air passes through the nostrils, it is filtered, warmed, and humidified before reaching the lungs. Breathing through the nose also naturally slows the breath and encourages the diaphragm to participate more fully.

There is nothing to force here.

Nothing to achieve.

Your only intention is to notice your breath and allow it to become a deeper, a little slower, and a  more effortless.