The 4 7 8 method never helps my nighttime anxiety, 3 experts explain why and the breathing exercise to try instead to fall asleep fast

As the Sleep Features Editor for Tom’s Guide, I know how effective breathing methods can be for falling asleep. Whether it’s ...
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7 breathwork techniques that calm your nervous system

Breathwork practices have emerged as powerful tools for managing stress and promoting mental well-being in our increasingly fast-paced world. While simple deep breathing serves as a helpful starting ...
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3 Stress-Melting Benefits of Box Breathing (and How to Try It on Your Own)

Yiu Yu Hoi/Getty Images Focusing on your breath during heightened states of alertness can be a powerful tool for reducing stress, calming anxiety, and cultivating mindfulness. There are many different ...
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4 tactical breathing techniques that help under pressure

In the chaos of a firefight, during a hostage negotiation, or while rescuing survivors from a collapsed building, elite military personnel and first responders rely on more than just their equipment ...

Expert recommends doing these four breathing exercises every day to reduce stress and anxiety

Take short, forceful inhales and exhale through your nose at a steady rhythm. Aim for 20 to 30 breaths in quick succession (around one breath per second), then pause and take a deep, controlled inhale ...
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Start your day with breathing exercises for stress relief

A worldwide pandemic is more than enough to induce excess stress. Many people have had to deal with a changing work life and family life, leading to uncertainty. Having a moment of mindfulness with ...
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2 Breathing Techniques That Are the Easiest Way To Release Aches Anywhere in Your Body

Back pain, knee pain, any pain really, can be frustrating, especially when all you want to do is move optimally. Aches that many of us have experienced during physical activity can be caused by poor ...