For most of us, breathing comes naturally and we don’t have to think about it. Inhale and exhale, alternating. When humans breathe normally, air enters the nose or mouth, passes into the trachea ...

We’re inundated with the latest and greatest wellness tips (yes, we’ll take one Mirror and two new Bala Bands, please.) And yet, somehow, we’re still suckers for easy solves and low-level commitments.

You may barely think about it, but it’s ever-present. Arguably, it’s one of the most important biological processes: It’s your breath. Experts say that the average resting adult respirates — or draws ...

Breathwork has been shown to help regulate your autonomic nervous system (ANS) through vagal stimulation, and it may also ...

Breathing is a core element of yoga practice. Yogic breathing, or pranayama, refers to conscious and controlled breathing that matches the rhythm of yoga postures. There are also breathing exercises ...

Alternate nostril breathing is a yoga breathing exercise where people breathe through one nostril while holding the other shut, then change nostrils and repeat the process. Breathing exercises can ...

Pranayama is an ancient breath technique that originates from yogic practices in India. It involves controlling your breath in different ways and for varying lengths of time. It has now gained ...

When I was contacted by a nurse from the University of Portland about developing a brief mindfulness program for a research study to be used for priests, I had more than a moment's pause. My first ...

Breathing exercises have been used to promote health in Eastern cultures for thousands of years (1). In recent years, several studies have found that breathing exercises may help reduce stress levels ...

While still contending with the pandemic, Americans are crafting their new normal to meet their new needs: more flexibility, greater happiness and less stress. Less stress is the operative phrase here ...

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 ...

Breathing techniques can help improve your running performance and reduce your risk of side stitches—muscle spasms in your diaphragm (the dome-shaped muscle at the bottom of your lungs). Practice ...