Some of the best breathing exercises to practice daily include deep breathing, the Wim Hof method, and pursed-lip breathing.

Self-soothing is any relaxing practice to distract ourselves from negative thinking and help us feel better. Examples might be breathing exercises, playing uplifting music, taking up a mindfulness ...

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

There’s a reason why people tell you to breathe when your mind starts to race. When your brain is traveling a mile a minute, your body begins to follow suit (think: a speeding heartbeat, sweating ...

Self-soothing is defined as an individual's efforts or capacity to calm themselves while in a state of emotional distress (Wright, 2009). It is a key aspect of well-being as it helps us stay regulated ...

In yoga, focusing on and controlling your breathing is called pranayama. Slowing down how fast you inhale and exhale your breath can help you control and calm your body. Next time you are feeling ...

Five finger breathing is an expert-recommended technique to stop stress ruining your sleep. I went hands-on to see if it works.

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 ...

For years, I’ve taught others that using your voice is one of the easiest ways to calm down. As a clinical speech-language pathologist, I support people with communication and voice disorders and ...

Various exercises, including diaphragmatic and pursed-lip breathing, walking, swimming, and HIIT, can significantly strengthen lung function and improve oxygenation. Pranayama and strength training ...