Take short, forceful inhales and exhale through your nose at a steady rhythm. Aim for 20 to 30 breaths in quick succession ...

Stop what you're doing and take a deep breath in. Now breathe out. Do you feel calmer and more focused than before? That’s no coincidence. Controlled breathing has been used for centuries to reduce ...

The past year has added stress to all of our lives as a result of the pandemic. Being stuck inside has made it even more challenging to cope with stress. In times of added stress, I rely on breathing ...

Breathing exercises can help ease anxiety, regulate your nervous system and promote relaxation and calm, so why do so many of us avoid breathwork, then? I recently added three simple breathing ...

Breathwork guide Ashley Neese, author of "How to Breathe," shares a quick breathing exercise for stress that's so simple, you can do it anywhere. Okay, well there’s a little more to it than that: You ...

Inhale and count to five. Now exhale, while doing the same. Feeling sleepy yet? A social media-savvy Maryland M.D. revealed to his 2.2 million TikTok followers that this simple breathing exercise is ...

In the midst of chaos, have you ever considered taking just three minutes to pause and do a simple breathing exercise? If not, you’re missing out on a powerful way to kickstart your day and reap a ...

A worldwide pandemic is more than enough to induce excess stress. Many people have had to deal with a changing work life and family life, leading to uncertainty. Having a moment of mindfulness with ...

Attention to the breath—and intention for the breath—is a fundamental facet of mindfulness, the practice of cultivating non-judgmental awareness of the present moment. Mindful breathing techniques can ...

I will never forget the first time I went out for a run with a mask on. I made it less than a mile before I was out of breath and I had to turn around to walk home. It was clear that my lung capacity ...

The most frequent referral I get in my psychology practice is children and teenagers experiencing heightened levels of stress and anxiety. Sometimes the anxiety is very specific, like doing well on a ...