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 ...

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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 ...

These breathing exercises are known to have a calming effect on the mind and body. The process can activate the ...

This post was co-authored by Emma Seppälä, Ph.D., and Dara Ghahremani, Ph.D. You know those moments when you are juggling work stress, the news has you overwhelmed, your spouse is away, dinner is not ...

Take short, forceful inhales and exhale through your nose at a steady rhythm. Aim for 20 to 30 breaths in quick succession (around one breath per second), then pause and take a deep, controlled inhale ...

“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 ...

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The winter season may make pain more intense. Try these yoga poses and breathing practices to relax body, improve circulation, and ease menstrual pain gently.