In this article, I discuss recent research on breathing techniques that promote relaxation, calm, and pain relief. Specifically, I review two recent investigations. Source: Pexels/Pixabay Breathing ...

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 ...

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?

Anxiety may be sudden, it can come in the form of a last minute rush, during stressful situations or even without a definite cause. When the anxiety hits, the body goes to fight or flight mode, the ...

First, let’s learn 2 examples of coping skills. These skills can help with the physical components of anxiety (e.g., racing heart) as well as the cognitive component (e.g., worrying too much about the ...

Take a moment to relax. We are here, in this moment, together. Listen to the soothing water, and let it wash away your ...

In the fast-paced world we live in, stress and anger often seem like unavoidable parts of daily life. These emotions can arise from various situations—traffic jams, workplace conflicts, or even ...

When it comes to taking care of yourself, your breath is a hugely powerful tool. But then why is it that breathing deeply may feel unnatural to us? Well, one reason could be that we live in a culture ...

In this article, I discuss recent research on breathing techniques that promote relaxation, calm, and pain relief. Specifically, I review two recent investigations. Source: Pexels/Pixabay Breathing ...

Have you ever been advised to take deep breaths to calm down in moments of panic, stress or anxiety? Or, maybe, you’ve passed by a yoga or meditation center where participants were focused on their ...