When anxiety spikes, the nervous system can shift into fight-or-flight in seconds, but it can also be guided back toward ...

Polyvagal and neurovisceral integration theories favor slow over fast breathing due to its activation of the parasympathetic nervous system and accompanying effects on the mind and brain. Recent ...

In our increasingly hectic world, the idea of carving out even three minutes for yourself each morning might seem impossible. Yet those precious moments spent in mindful breathing could be the most ...

Slow-breathing exercises are game-changing tools to help reduce stress and anxiety. A recent research study has found that even a single session of five minutes of deep and slow breathing lowers ...

Breathwork meditation may deepen relaxation, improve your mood, and soothe physical illness. Breathing is something we constantly do, often without paying any attention to it. However, this simple ...