How to Master Your Stress: SKY Breathwork and Mental Hygiene with Shalin Desai

In this conversation, Shalin Desai of the Art of Living Institute discusses the connection between breath, stress, emotional regulation, and performance. He shares how his background as an engineer led him to explore the science behind SKY Breathing, a rhythmic breathing practice he now teaches to individuals and business leaders across the country. Shalin explains how breathing patterns can reflect emotional states and how intentional breathwork may help people feel calmer, more centered, and better prepared to respond instead of react. The discussion also explores Ayurveda, workplace stress, sleep, meditation, programs for children, and the role holistic practices can play in supporting greater awareness and well-being. Takeaways Shalin Desai combines his engineering background with a long-standing interest in holistic health and Ayurveda. Ayurveda focuses on the whole person and places a strong emphasis on prevention and daily lifestyle practices. Shalin has taught Art of Living programs and breathing workshops in more than 60 cities across the United States. SKY Breathing uses rhythmic breathing patterns as a tool for managing stress and supporting emotional balance. Shalin explains that emotions and breathing patterns are closely connected, and that changing the breath may influence how a person feels. Breathwork and meditation are being introduced in corporate settings as tools to help employees manage stress and maintain focus. Shalin recommends treating a regular breathing practice as a form of mental hygiene, much like brushing your teeth or taking a shower. The conversation explores how stress and poor sleep can affect daily choices, performance, and overall well-being. Art of Living offers programs for adults, business leaders, teenagers, and children, along with continued support after participants complete a course. Shalin encourages people to develop practices that help them become more centered and intentional so they can respond to difficult situations rather than react to them. Today's guest, Shalin Desai, can be found at: Website: https://www.artofliving.org/us-en Instagram:   / shalindesai   Your host, Angel Howard, can be found online at: Website: https://angelhoward.co/ LinkedIn:   / howard-angel   Youtube:    / @angelhowardissuescoach   Instagram:   / angelhowardofficial   Get Angel's book: https://amzn.to/4o4UcEi Keywords Breathwork, SKY Breathing, Ayurveda, Meditation, Stress Management, Emotional Regulation, Mental Health, Workplace Wellness, Mindfulness, Nervous System Regulation, Sleep, Corporate Wellness, Self-Awareness, Mind-Body Connection, Art of Living