Four breathing exercises you should be doing every day
6 days, 9 hours ago

Four breathing exercises you should be doing every day

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Breathwork expert and founder of The Breath Space, a destination for breathing tips, tools, coaching and classes, Jamie Clements, explains that “practising breathwork daily can have a whole host of benefits to our overall health and wellbeing and research has now shown the benefits of breathwork across physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health.” “The most well-documented,” explains Clements, “is the positive impact a daily breathwork practice can have on stress and anxiety, as the breath supports us in shifting the nervous system into a more regulated and balanced place.” Science journalist James Nestor explains in his book, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, that several studies have explored and proven the link between breathing exercises and mental health. Find calm in the chaos: extended exhale breathing “When stress builds up and you need to ground yourself, extended exhale breathing can help soothe your nervous system and restore a sense of calm,” explains Clements. He explains that “for a deeper emotional release, a conscious connected breathing exercise can help you to tap into your subconscious mind, inviting more profound introspection.” These kinds of breathing exercises can be helpful if you find yourself feeling stuck or unsure about where your life is heading. Clements highlights that “each of these techniques is tailored to different needs, helping you bring balance, energy, or deeper insight into your day.” If you’re able to set aside a few minutes for each exercise and at least 10 minutes for the final one each day, you should start to notice changes in your stress levels and your resilience within a matter of weeks.

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Feeling stressed at work? Here's how simple act of taking deep breaths can help ease anxiety and boost calm

Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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4 years, 4 months ago

The lost art of breathing right

The Hindu  

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News 18  

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LA Times  

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4 years, 9 months ago

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