Stress is a fact of life. Add politics and a divisive election season to the mix and there's extra anxiety at every step. All that tension can take a toll on your health. "Stress is a major issue ...

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 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 ...

A yoga class at Palisades Park in Pacific Beach. (File photo by Thomas Melville/Times of San Diego) Have you ever been advised to take deep breaths to calm down in moments of panic, stress or anxiety?

With clear cues to inhale, hold, and exhale, this guided practice encourages deep relaxation and inner harmony. Embrace each breath as a pathway to inner peace and revitalization, allowing tension to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I hear conflicting recommendations on how to breathe when I exercise: In through the nose, out through the mouth? In and out ...

A good way to do deep breathing exercises is while sitting on a bench outside. If that’s not an option, doing it at a desk works. (iStock.com) NEW YORK — A simple, uncommon ritual starts each staff ...

One of the most calming breathing techniques, Anuloma Viloma involves breathing alternately through each nostril. This pranayama balances the left and right hemispheres of the brain, reduces anxiety, ...

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 ...

As smog season rolls in, it's essential to rethink how we breathe, going beyond just face coverings. Techniques such as diaphragmatic breathing, nasal inhalation, and pursed-lip exhalation can greatly ...

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