As winter continues to wrap itself around us, there comes a moment—quiet and unmistakable—when the heart asks for just a little more space. A little more softness. A little more room to breathe. February is often seen as the month of the heart, but beyond the symbols and sweetness, it offers us something deeper: an invitation to open inwardly, honestly, and tenderly.

There are moments when the most supportive thing we can do is slow the breath and let ourselves arrive fully. Not to fix or force—just to feel. This month, we’re practicing Dirga Pranayama, often called Three-Part Breath, a foundational breathing practice that invites steadiness, spaciousness, and care.

Dirga means long or complete. This breath teaches us how to breathe fully again—into the belly, the ribs, and the chest—reminding us that the breath is meant to move through the whole body, not just skim the surface.