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?

It’s one of the first things parents and teachers tell a child who gets upset: “Take a deep breath.” But research into the effect of deep breathing on the body’s stress response has overwhelmingly ...

Breathing comes naturally and easily when our lungs are healthy. However, shortness of breath and difficulty breathing are among the symptoms of COVID-19 that can linger for some patients after ...

In today's fast-paced world, stress and anxiety have become common issues affecting mental and physical well-being. Deep ...

Insomnia is a common problem. You may find it hard to fall asleep or stay asleep, or you may wake up too early and not be able to go back to sleep. Certain breathing techniques can help you relax and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. Breathing is something most of us take for granted because it ...

NEW YORK (AP) — A simple, uncommon ritual starts each staff meeting at Myosin Marketing. When everyone is gathered on Zoom, and before they get to the meat of the agenda, CEO Sean Clayton leads his ...

It's that time of the year when stress and anxiety levels tend to rise. It's important to find effective ways to manage these pressures. One technique that is gaining recognition for its simplicity ...

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 ...

What Does Pursed-Lip Breathing Do? When you have trouble breathing, it can make you anxious. Being anxious can then make it even harder for you to breathe, creating a vicious cycle. Consequently, you ...