When you're in the middle of a panic attack, the suggestion to “take a deep breath” can be annoying — don’t we breathe all the time? There’s a difference between taking in oxygen and doing some ...

Box breathing is a technique that involves four simple steps to focus on your breath and relax. Try box breathing by inhaling for 4 seconds, holding it for 4, exhaling for 4, and holding again for 4.

A simple breathing technique called "box breathing" can reduce anxiety and is useful when feeling overwhelmed or stressed. Equal breathing, or "box breathing," is an ancient yoga practice known as ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- If you're suffering from anxiety related to COVID-19 or hurricane season, one simple way to help manage it is a deep breathing technique many doctors are now prescribing ...

The best breathing exercises include deep breathing, pursed-lip breathing, and the 4-7-8 method. Benefits of breathing exercises include improved focus, reduced anxiety, and better sleep. Practice ...

Stress can feel like a noisy alarm that never quite quiets down, especially when your brain works a little differently. Prefer to listen rather than read? Press play below. For neurodivergent women, ...

At this point, the general consensus is that 2020 has been an anxiety-producing and challenging year. If you’re reading this, you’ve lived through the times of the Covid-19 pandemic, a social justice ...

Teresa is a writer, yoga teacher, and writing coach located in Boulder, Colorado. She works to make whole-body wellness more accessible for everybody through science-backed health education and ...

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 ...

Editor’s Note: Join Dana Santas for a four-part series to learn how you can breathe better to live better. Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist ...

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