Mindfulness has been a buzzy term for years now, with a slew of mental health experts and celebrities raving about the perks of focusing one's attention on the present without judgment. But while a ...

When Angela Lamb started teaching kids’ yoga in 2017, inspired by her older daughter who tried it at YMCA camp, there weren’t many lessons tailored toward children. So Lamb, who is the author of ...

Back when Travis M. Spencer’s daughter was in fourth grade, there were times when she struggled to fall asleep. On those nights, Spencer used to take a few minutes for mindfulness. First, Spencer ...

In an age where stress has become a constant companion, military forces have perfected a remarkably effective technique for maintaining composure under pressure. Box breathing, also known as tactical ...

Breathing is a core element of yoga practice. Yogic breathing, or pranayama, refers to conscious and controlled breathing that matches the rhythm of yoga postures. There are also breathing exercises ...

Breathing exercises have been used to promote health in Eastern cultures for thousands of years (1). In recent years, several studies have found that breathing exercises may help reduce stress levels ...

Learn from yogis and physicians about the yogic practice of moon breathing, which can help boost relaxation and sleep quality. An ancient Indian breathing practice called chandra bhedana pranayama in ...

The Lamaze breath technique was first introduced in the 1960s as part of an overarching birthing method. Medical settings at hospitals are often highly controlled and restrictive for the safety of ...