Master Class: This Energy-Boosting Breathwork Is Better Than Caffeine

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Stuck in a yawning slump? You don’t need matcha (or even a yoga mat, for that matter) to get a quick hit of energy. In this short, illuminating lesson, iconic yoga teacher and Yoga Journal Master Class mentor Rodney Yee reveals why the inhale is the key to cultivating vitality. But before you begin a vigorous ujjayi practice, hear him out… you’ll find that the technique is a lot more low-key than you might have thought.