Why Do I Hold My Breath?

Why Do I Hold My Breath?by: Eva ZobianWolfPublished on: 09/22/2026

Why do we hold our breath when we’re concentrating, moving, or under pressure? This week, we’re looking at breath-holding through a yoga therapy lens: less fixing, more noticing what your body is already doing.

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Why Do I Hold My Breath?