In yoga, focusing on and controlling your breathing is called pranayama. Slowing down how fast you inhale and exhale your breath can help you control and calm your body. Next time you are feeling ...

You may think you have this whole "breathing" thing taken care of. After all, it's one of those processes that's automatic and doesn't need real estate on your to-do list. But breathwork — a practice ...

In the fast-paced world we live in, anxiety and mental stress follow us, ready to pounce at the slightest sign of overwhelm. While we certainly can't control most of what happens in life, we do have ...

Dr. David Spiegel guides you through cyclic sighing, a breath work practice that helps reduce stress and anxiety. Summary: Dr. David Spiegel guides you through a simple yet powerful breath work ...

A strong core, or powerhouse, is the foundation of whole body health. It affects your stability, balance, and posture, facilitating everyday activities like bending down, twisting to grab something, ...

Some doctors are prescribing a breathing technique nicknamed "box breathing." Fear, worry and anxiety during the coronavirus pandemic debilitates your mental and physical health. Amid this growing ...

New research reaffirms what many of us have known for years: Longer exhalations calm the autonomic nervous system, reduce physiological arousal, lower stress, and take the edge off anxiety. Graphical ...