Tag: breathing techniques
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Breathwork May Lower Blood Pressure, According to Study
Most people know that breathwork can reduce stress, but a new study found it can lower blood pressure. Researchers found that performing breathing techniques daily for just five to ten minutes marked blood pressure. The study by University of Colorado and University of Arizona researchers involved 128 healthy adults aged 18 to 82. Researchers instructed…
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4 Grounding Techniques to Stop Overthinking
Learning grounding techniques and proper breathing can be a game-changer in our busy lives. We live in a society that scrutinizes our every move. There’s extreme pressure on people to be perfect and lead meaningful lives. But there’s little regard for what the desires of the individual are and what a meaningful life means for…
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Prevent a Panic Attack: 10 Tricks to Never Forget
Your mouth is dry, you’re sweating profusely, and you can’t breathe. You feel like you’re having a heart attack as your heart beats out of your chest. You feel like you may faint, and an impending doom sets on you that you will collapse right where you stand. Sounds like you need some quick tips…
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Navy Seals Use This One Simple Technique to Stay Calm Under Pressure
Everyone deals with pressure sometimes, and it can be hard to stay calm. Some people deal with it daily and must learn to remain calm no matter what happens. Navy SEALs use a simple technique to help reduce pressure and anxiety in hard times, and you can do it, too. Your stress levels can spike…
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8 Proven Reasons to Try Box Breathing When You Meditate
The box breathing method is a powerful meditation practice used to return breathing to its normal rhythm. You might also hear this breathing technique called square breathing, equal breathing, or four-square breathing. It involves counts of four, which is where it gets its name. Box breathing promotes productivity and reduces stress, but it also does…
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Time-Honored Ways to Open Your Heart Chakra
Your heart chakra is located in the center of your chest, and it works with your heart, lungs, thymus gland, and cardiac plexus. But how open your heart chakra when it’s closed off to others? Each chakra is characterized by a different color and frequency, and the heart chakra connects the other six chakras. It…