Breath and Thought are Twins

Breath and thought are inseparably connected

For example, faster, agitated thinking leads immediately to faster, agitated breath, whilst slower breathing quietens the mind

This is a two-way street with which we can work to our benefit

In one direction, by regulating breath, in posture work (asana) or seated breathing exercises (pranayama), we can achieve specific effects in our thoughts
We can change how we feel, perhaps inhaling to energise and refresh, or exhaling to calm

Coming at things from the other direction, meditation calms, quietens and interrupts the ongoing inner flow of thoughts
The process is inherently calming to the breath
Deeper enquiry occurs as breath quiets the mind and allows more space for pure experience and the resultant peace and contentment

“Breath is central to yoga because breath is central to life”
T Krishnamacarya