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person deep breathing during yoga
April 19, 2023/Wellness

King of the Jungle: How To Practice Lion’s Breath (and Why It’s Good for You)

… science of lion’s breath in particular, but there are plenty of studies about the value of breathwork techniques (pranayama) overall. Dr. Young explains a few of them.Good for your lungsWhen you’re in …

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January 27, 2023/Wellness

Try Five-Finger Breathing for Deep Relaxation

… just about anywhere (though, not while driving or operating other heavy machinery, please).Unlike other types of breathwork, five-finger breathing is a multisensory experience where you concentrate on more than just your breath. You …

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October 25, 2022/Exercise & Fitness

10 Ways To Get Started With Yoga

… example, is a general style that mixes standing and seated poses while focusing on your posture and breathwork. But vinyasa yoga quickly flows from one pose to the next, like an ever-flowing meditation. Plus …

woman practicing box breathing and yoga
August 17, 2021/Wellness

How Box Breathing Can Help You Destress

… 4-4 breathing.Equal breathing.Four-square breathing.Square breathing.The benefits of box breathing“I love breathwork because it’s easy, it can be done anywhere and it has a potent effect on your …

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Fingers pinch nose and press on left nostril but keep other nostril open for breathing.
September 7, 2022/Wellness

How and Why To Try Alternate Nostril Breathing

… doing it yourself, though, she explains some of the health benefits.Benefits of alternate nostril breathingIn general, breathwork can positively affect your mental and physical health, and alternate nostril breathing has some particular benefits. Here …

Woman in a towel massaging neck
March 13, 2025/Wellness

How To Perform a Lymphatic Drainage Self-Massage

… type of self-massage after a shower or bath, when your body is warmed up.Start with breathwork. Doing some deep breathing techniques can help you relax.Use a light touch. “Your lymph vessels are …

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March 5, 2025/Heart Health

Quick Tips To Bring Down a High Heart Rate

As you go up and down through life, so does your heart rate. Running on the treadmill at the gym? Your heart rate may be clocking in at 156. Chatting at the coffee shop with …

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January 24, 2025/Mental Health

8 Ways To Calm Your Anxiety in the Moment

You have deadline pressures at work. Your relationship is getting complicated. Your kid is having problems at school. Maybe you even have a health concern nagging at you. Before you know it, it can feel …

Person relaxing on couch at home, reading on a tablet
April 5, 2024/Mental Health

5 Surefire Ways To Help You Relax Right Now

Life can be stressful. Most of us are constantly on the go, thinking about chores, school, work assignments and everything in between. But there’s a good chance that relaxation isn’t penciled in on …

Different yoga styles
June 2, 2022/Wellness

7 Different Kinds of Yoga and How To Find the Right Practice

The stress of everyday life can sap your energy and mood. If you’re feeling the weight of your job, family, finances or even the traffic, yoga can help.According to yoga instructor and retired …

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