Breathing is one of the simplest and most powerful tools for managing stress. Slow, deep breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous system—the body's "rest and digest" mode—which counteracts the ...

Now exhale and notice how you feel. If you feel even a bit calmer, you have just experienced the power of conscious and intentional breathing. Research shows that breathwork practices and slowing our ...

From coherent to 4-7-8 breathing, these simple exercises can be implemented every day to aid rising cortisol For all its ...

Racing thoughts. Over thinking. Perseveration. These are all challenging states of mind that arise from thinking too much. This is important to recognize and acknowledge, but how do you go about ...

Trying these yoga poses can calm your mind, unwind your body and help you get a good night's rest. Caroline Igo (she/her/hers ...

Breathing exercises – in which a person takes slow, deep breaths – have been shown to reduce stress and anxiety. Focusing on breathing in this manner can be difficult, however, which is where the PAWS ...

Learn from yogis and physicians about the yogic practice of moon breathing, which can help boost relaxation and sleep quality. An ancient Indian breathing practice called chandra bhedana pranayama in ...

On average, workers worldwide spend between 40 and 50 hours at work every week. During that time, we’re expected to meet deadlines, hit targets, ensure quality, and pipe up in dreaded meetings. For ...

“Breathing in, I calm my body. Breathing out, I smile.” —Thich Nhat Hanh I love these words from Thich Nhat Hanh. They beautifully demonstrate the magic of the one thing you do without thinking that ...