The Power of the Breath
I was spring skiing this week when I realized that the long, Utah trail I turned onto was the steepest trail I had ever attempted. You should know that I'm not a natural athlete. Oh. Snap. (Full disclosure; the skier in the photo is not me!) As I made turns on the challenging terrain, I felt my sensory input constrict. My chest got tight. I started to cramp up, sweat, and a distinct feeling of unease came over me. This was one long, steep trail. I remembered the breathing pa