“In the eight-limb path of yoga, Pranayama—or the practice that focuses specifically on the breath—comes after Asana, aka the physical poses,” Lombardo says. “If you look at yoga through this lens, ...
“I have done a fair bit of breath work at the back of my run-up, especially if I’m in a longer passage of play, trying to regulate my emotions and breathing so I can stay calm in that moment.