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?

We inhale and exhale all day, every day, without thinking about it—but when we cultivate awareness of our breath, something ...

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In our increasingly hectic world, the idea of carving out even three minutes for yourself each morning might seem impossible. Yet those precious moments spent in mindful breathing could be the most ...

Feeling anxious? Angry? Frustrated? Disappointed? The evidence clearly shows there is something you can do—no matter where you are or what the circumstances are. Take a few slow, deep breaths. In most ...

Take a breath. Feels good, doesn’t it? That’s because breathing is vital to existing—and to perfecting your skills as a singer. Without good breath support and strength, your voice will simply not hit ...

'I'm a Cardiologist, and I Swear By This 3-Minute Habit for Heart Health' originally appeared on Parade. Breathing is something we do involuntarily, so it’s likely not something you think about very ...

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Slow-breathing exercises are game-changing tools to help reduce stress and anxiety. A recent research study has found that even a single session of five minutes of deep and slow breathing lowers ...

Breathing changes with age occur so gradually that most people fail to recognize them until well advanced. The respiratory system undergoes predictable alterations beginning around age 30, with ...