The most frequent referral I get in my psychology practice is children and teenagers experiencing heightened levels of stress and anxiety. Sometimes the anxiety is very specific, like doing well on a ...

Stress is an unavoidable part of modern life, but mindful breathing is a simple and effective way to calm your mind, reduce anxiety, and improve overall well-being. By focusing on your breath, you can ...

The secret to calm? Your nose knows. Much has been made about how meditation and breathing exercises can reduce stress, but there’s an easy nostril exercise that proponents say can calm you down in a ...

Polyvagal and neurovisceral integration theories favor slow over fast breathing due to its activation of the parasympathetic nervous system and accompanying effects on the mind and brain. Recent ...

We all know we should eat well, move regularly and sleep deeply - and now, how we breath is also getting more traction in the health and wellness worlds. No wonder. Breathing is something we all have ...

Picture this: your shoulders are halfway to your ears, your jaw is clenched, and your eyebrows are furrowed. You're stressed, and whether you realize it or not, you're physically holding a lot of ...

Breathing comes naturally to us all and, unless you struggle with a condition that affects your ability to breathe easily, it’s probably not something that you spend that much time thinking about.

Inhale. Exhale. No really... when was the last time you took a true, deep-lung, full breath? So often, we're running around trying to juggle the constant phone pings, work to-dos, family obligations, ...

Nothing snaps you out of a stressful state quite like doing something unserious. That’s why, the next time you’re feeling on edge, you should breathe out like a horse. “If you’re someone who ...

Stress is one of the most universal human experiences. We've all experienced the racing thoughts before an important deadline, tight shoulders during a difficult conversation or a restless night's ...

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back ...