Why Most People Are Breathing Wrong (And How to Fix It) | Dr. Kelly Starrett | Align Podcast #530

In this episode of the Align podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Kelly Starrett to break down the connection between breath, movement, and performance. He highlights the common pitfalls in training with breath, demonstrating how tweaks in our breathing technique can be a game-changer in our performance and vitality. Whether you're an athlete or just looking to move and feel better, this conversation is for you. OUR GUEST Dr. Kelly Starrett is a coach, physical therapist, two-time New York Times & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, speaker, and co-founder of The Ready State, the world's most comprehensive collection of guided movement, mechanics, and mobility instructional videos. DR. KELLY STARRETT 📸 IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/thereadystate/ 🌍 The Starrett System ▶ https://thereadystate.com/starrett-system/ AARON ALEXANDER 📸 IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/aaronalexander/ 🤳 TIKTOK ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@alignmethod 👉 SUBSCRIBE ▶ https://www.youtube.com/@AlignPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 WEBSITE ▶ https://www.alignpodcast.com ABOUT Aaron Alexander is a pioneering manual therapist and movement coach with over 5 years experience. He is the founder and creator of The Align Method, author of The Align Method book, and host of The Align Podcast which has ranked #1 in Nutrition on Apple Podcasts. Aaron has worked with some of the world’s greatest professional athletes, performers, and celebrities to help relieve pain, improve strength, better flexibility, and ease the mind and body. On this channel, Aaron interviews renowned experts in a range of fields focused on improving the mind and body. This mind and body podcast will teach you all that you need to know to become the healthiest version of yourself by integrating simplified ancient techniques and the foundational principles of The Align Method to strengthen your body, balance the mind, and activate healing systems in daily life. The mission? To be the best personal growth podcast about healthy habits, redefine functional movement, and make fitness who you are; not what you do. TOPICS 1. Breath and movement connection 2. Athletic performance and breathing 3. Mobility and longevity 4. The role of the diaphragm 5. Hip function and movement efficiency 6. Functional fitness principles 7. Yoga and mobility training SPONSORS Order MassZymes today!  Head over to bioptimizers.com/align and use code ALIGN10 at checkout for an exclusive offer. - Visit AX3.life and use promo code ALIGN at checkout to enjoy a 20% discount on your first order! - Are you a Stressed Survivor, a Regular Respirator, or an Air Alchemist? Go to https://www.alignpodcast.com/quiz to take the Breathing Archetype quiz now and find out! - Get 10% off on your order. Go to LEELAQ.COM/ALIGN