Why do I feel worse on certain days and how do seasons affect breathing?

Your body is not separate from weather and seasons—this is what embodied practice teaches us. Cold air constricts airways. Heat and humidity change how oxygen moves through your lungs. Pollen, dry heating systems, damp cold: each season has its own texture. When I was younger and traveled between climates, I watched my breath change within days. This isn't weakness; it's sensitivity, which is actually useful information. In winter, notice if indoor heating dries your throat—add humidity gently, drink warm water, breathe steam. In summer, heat may make breathing feel heavy; move during cooler hours. Spring and fall often bring relief but sometimes congestion. The key is not to fight these shifts but to adjust how you move, rest, and care for yourself seasonally. Keep a simple record: how does your breathing shift week to week? This teaches you more than any theory. Your body knows the seasons. Listen to it.