Progressive relaxation is a technique that helps you relieve stress by systematically tensing and then relaxing different ...

The Scientific Revolution Behind Slow Breathing Polyvagal and neurovisceral integration theories favor slow over fast ...

Nothing is more important than the ability to breathe, especially if you suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD. COPD is a term used to describe progressive lung diseases including ...

This technique increases lung capacity and promotes deeper breaths, which can help reduce stress and anxiety. To practice ...

Don’t wait until fight or flight kicks in before minding your breath. Controlled breathing not only keeps the mind and body functioning at their best, it can also lower blood pressure, promote ...

Do you find that you struggle to fall asleep at night because your mind is racing? Then you might be suffering from stress and overthinking. But don’t lose hope – there are some simple breathing ...

If you’ve ever been stressed or anxious (let's be honest, that's all of us at some point), you’ve probably been told to take a deep breath. In the moment, it can be hard to do. Especially if you’re ...

In this article, I discuss recent research on breathing techniques that promote relaxation, calm, and pain relief. Specifically, I review two recent investigations. Source: Pexels/Pixabay Breathing ...

The 4-7-8 breathing technique for sleep is often recommend as an easy calming exercise for those who struggle to drift off, but how does it compare to the Wim Hof method? And which controlled ...

So you're not a "10" in every which way. But you're probably pretty spectacular in some way, and definitely good enough in most areas of life. If ever there were a time to stop beating yourself up for ...

The upcoming Healthy Boiler workshop “Breathing Exercises for Relaxation” will take place from noon to 1 p.m. March 18. The Mayo Clinic reports that breath practices are a great way to become more in ...

It's hard not to be stuck in a state of anxiety during the novel coronavirus pandemic. It can feel like fear and uncertainty is everywhere and that can be overwhelming. Not all is lost, though. There ...