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 ...

Chances are you've been told to "Just breathe," a million times. But like, how? When someone’s in the midst of a panic attack or feeling anxious, breathing is probably the last thing on their mind. Am ...

Diaphragmatic breathing has long been associated with relaxation and anxiety reduction, but for centuries the evidence supporting this has come anecdotally from practitioners of meditation and yoga.

Everyone has a simple tool at their disposal to help them cope with stress. It’s your breath. Breath is something that is accessible within each and every one of us whether we’re stuck in traffic, ...

In the midst of chaos, have you ever considered taking just three minutes to pause and do a simple breathing exercise? If not, you’re missing out on a powerful way to kickstart your day and reap a ...

In today’s fast-paced world, our brains are constantly overloaded with information, stress, and distractions. The result? Mental fatigue, poor focus, anxiety, and memory issues. But what if you could ...

Breathing is, well, as easy as taking a breath – it’s a simple, unconscious act that keeps you alive, whether you’re taking it easy on the sofa or running 10K at an all-out effort. The average person ...

Feeling anxious? You’re far from alone. During the pandemic, rates of anxiety and depression soared around the globe, resulting in a shortage of mental health care providers and long wait times for ...

New research suggests a daily, five-minute breathing practice can effectively help manage your stress. It’s called cyclic breathing, a breathwork practice that’s also known as the physiological sigh.

Most of us don’t think about our breathing, but if we put our minds to it, it can make us feel better. “Respiration is the perfect interaction between conscious and unconscious,” said Angelo Gemignani ...