When Life Feels Too Much: A Breathing Practice That Actually Helps

14 Jun

Show Notes

🌿 Summary:

In this episode of Rooted in the Seasons, Katja Patel shares why the breath is much more than just air — and how learning to breathe well can shift the way you feel. You’ll explore the deep connection between breath, prana (your vital life force), and the nervous system. Katja walks you through practical breathing techniques — including the 3-part yogic breath — to help you feel more grounded, clear-headed, and calm, even on the busiest of days.

This episode is for you if you’ve ever felt rushed, wired-but-tired, or stuck in your head. It’s also a gentle reminder that your breath is always with you, and learning to use it well might just be your new favourite daily ritual.

✨ Key Takeaways:

Breath is more than survival — it’s a superpower.
In Ayurveda, breath is the carrier of prana (life force).
Breathing consciously helps shift you from stress to calm.
The 3-part breath supports your nervous system and digestion.
You don’t need fancy tools — just five quiet minutes and your breath.

🧘‍♀️ Keywords:

breath, Ayurveda, yoga, stress relief, mindfulness, prana, nervous system, breathing techniques, self-care, wellness

🔖 Chapters:

00:00 Introduction: Breath as
a Superpower
02:59 What Is Prana and Why It Matters
05:59 How Breath Calms the Nervous System
09:06 Practical Breathing Tips for Everyday Life
11:50 The 3-Part Breath Explained
18:01 A Poem: Breath as a Messenger of Love
20:02 Final Thoughts + Resources

💌 Resources:
🎁 Get the free guide: 5 Ayurvedic Shifts to Feel Less Overwhelmed in a Week

🌿 Explore the course: Stress Less, Live More

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Katja Patel

Katja Patel is a yoga teacher, teacher mentor, and Ayurveda consultant with over 25 years of experience helping women come back into rhythm — in their bodies, their days, and their lives.

Her work focuses on restoring steadiness through daily rhythms that support digestion, sleep, energy, and the nervous system — rather than chasing quick fixes or wellness trends.

After navigating scoliosis and chronic pain herself, Katja understands what it means to live in a body that feels out of sync — and how yoga and Ayurveda, when taught simply and applied wisely, can rebuild resilience, confidence, and trust in the body again.

Through her courses, workshops, and writing, she helps women stop trying to “do everything right” and instead learn how to listen, adjust, and return the rhythms their body has been asking for all along.

You can begin with her free guide, My 5 Quick Ayurveda Fixes from Scattered to Steady, or listen to her podcast Rooted in the Seasons at zestforyoga.com.

https://www.zestforyoga.com/