Fitness Voyages

Trekking places a lot of physical demands on your body, and especially on your lungs, legs, and nervous system. Using Pranayama (breath control) before and after hiking helps prime your respiratory system for exertion, improves oxygen efficiency (especially at higher altitudes), and accelerates recovery afterward. For me, returning to Nepal to lead yoga on the journey to Everest Base Camp was about bringing together two things that have shaped so much of my life: movement and exploration. The Himalayas are often described as a test of grit: thin air, steep ascents, heavy packs, and hours of…