Breathwork can help you stay calm when the world seems topsy-turvy
FirstpostAny kind of breathing exercise is called breathwork. A study published in 2017 compared the cortisol levels of two groups - one that participated in breathwork training and one that didn’t. A study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine stated that a certain type of breathwork could positively influence one’s temperament and, in turn, result in improved self-awareness. Better health: A study published in the journal Frontiers in Neuroscience found that slow breathing techniques can increase comfort, make you feel relaxed and even make you feel more energetic and pleasant. Here are some simple exercises to get you started and help you stay calm during this lockdown: Pranayama: Many of you may already be familiar with pranayama which is a part of yoga practice.