And why your body might already be asking for it If you’ve ever thought,  “Yoga looks nice, but I’m not flexible / spiritual / calm enough for it,”  you’re not alone. Yoga has a reputation for being bendy, mystical, or reserved for people who already have their lives together. But here’s the truth: Yoga didn’t become a global wellness practice because it looks good on Instagram. It stuck around for thousands of years because  it works—especially for bodies under stress . And

In yoga, where the connection between mind, body, and breath is fundamental, pranayama is the root of the practice. Derived from...