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… a few techniques to get you started:Alternate nostril breathing.Diaphragmatic breathing.Box breathing.4-7-8 breathing.Building awareness of your breath can only help you. But other strategies for stopping mouth breathing can …
… four more counts of holding after your exhale.This technique goes by other names, too:4×4 breathing.4-4-4-4 breathing.Equal breathing.Four-square breathing.Square breathing.The benefits of box breathing …
… re sitting up straight and tall.”The idea of alternate nostril breathing is to isolate each nostril, breathing in through one and exhaling through the other. Here’s how to practice this breathing technique:To …
… it and how it can help you relax, unwind and even manage pain.What is five-finger breathing?Five-finger breathing is a simple but powerful breathing technique that induces deep relaxation — and you can …
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… this soothing style of breathing and what health benefits it can provide.What is 4-7-8 breathing?The 4-7-8 breathing technique is a style of intentional breathwork that can calm your mind …
If you hear the word “Lamaze” and immediately think of sitcoms and movies of the 1980s and '90s, you’re not alone.Lamaze has become synonymous with that “hee-hee-hoooo” breathing rhythm that is …
… through some scenarios and what sleeping positions may help you catch your breath.Why you may have breathing issues lying downAny number of conditions (both temporary or chronic) can make breathing difficult. And make it …
Every day, you encounter irritants that can harm your lungs. Some are obvious, such as dust mites, smoking or exposure to car fumes. But did you know that even the bedding in your home can …
As ’80s film icon Ferris Bueller once said, “Life comes at you fast.” But when things seem to be moving a bit too quickly for you to handle, breathing techniques can help melt your stress …
Planning to gather friends or family around a crackling bonfire or cozy fire pit? Absorb the atmosphere — not the smoke.Wood smoke contains millions of tiny particles. When you breathe in smoke, the particles can …
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