Box breathing is a way to calm down quickly in times of stress. Therapist explains how to do this deep breathing practice in the most effective way.

Learn 5 simple but powerful breathing techniques—from pursed-lip breathing to lion's breath—to help you reduce stress, improve focus, and calm your body and mind.

A centuries-old tradition may soon find a place in modern medicine. Researchers have discovered that a simple breathing exercise involving a conch shell can ease symptoms of a common sleep disorder.

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 ...

In today's fast-paced world, managing your emotions can sometimes feel overwhelming. Emotions can impact your daily life and ...

Zen Master Rinzai once said, “When hungry I eat; when tired, I sleep. Fools laugh at me. The wise understand.” That's great advice for some, but the boss might not understand if you're dozing off next ...

A traditional Chinese mind-body practice that combines slow, structured movement, deep breathing and meditative focus lowered blood pressure as effectively as brisk walking in a large randomized ...

Conscious breathing can reduce stress, anxiety and depression and prevent insomnia. Christiane Brems, author and clinical professor in psychiatry and behavioral sciences, describes where to start if ...

I once read an interview with a meditation coach in which they insisted that it’s impossible to “fail” at mindfulness. Clearly, they hadn’t met me. For years, I tried every app, exercise, and method I ...

In today’s fast-paced world, our minds are often overwhelmed by distractions, cluttered thoughts and self-imposed limitations. A simple yet powerful tool to manage this mental clutter is deep ...

Emotional reactions can sometimes be too strong or last too long, leading us to react in ways we regret. Here are 6 ways to ...

Your brain consumes about 20% of your body’s total oxygen supply, making it incredibly dependent on efficient breathing patterns for optimal function. Most people never think about how they breathe, ...