Deepak Chopra Instagram – #AskDeepak “I have a question about breathing during meditation. Is it best to breathe in and out of the nose during meditation, or exhale through the mouth? I just meditated for the first time exhaling through the mouth and had a much deeper meditation.” My response: During your meditation practice, don’t try to regulate or control your breath in any way. Breathe easily and naturally just as you would if you were sitting quietly and not paying attention to your breath. If you want to make use of specific breathing techniques like pranayama, It is recommended to do them before you meditate. Love, Deepak