Most of us breathe without a second thought — but the way we do it has a real effect on our stress, focus, and how we feel all day. In this Off the Mat conversation, David and Kyle unpack the science behind breathwork: why a longer exhale calms your nervous system while a longer inhale winds it up, why "just take a deep breath" can sometimes backfire, and what the research actually shows about reducing stress, anxiety, and respiratory rate.

They also get into "screen apnea" — the surprising finding that about 80% of us hold our breath at our screens — plus the breathing techniques they each reach for, from calming down after a hard conversation to upregulating in the morning. Kyle breaks down the simple 4-count inhale, 8-count exhale practice from this week's class that you can use tonight to fall asleep easier.

Try this week's breathwork class, then join the conversation.