You may think you have this whole "breathing" thing taken care of. After all, it's one of those processes that's automatic and doesn't need real estate on your to-do list. But breathwork — a practice ...

In yoga, focusing on and controlling your breathing is called pranayama. Slowing down how fast you inhale and exhale your breath can help you control and calm your body. Next time you are feeling ...

NEW YORK—Soothing music wafted through the brick-walled studio. Legging-clad students rolled out their mats and a Monday evening yoga class got under way at “Bend & Blaze” in Brooklyn. True to the ...

If I ask you whether you feel anxious or stressed, the odds are good you’ll say yes. Studies show that approximately 80 percent of U.S. workers say they experience stress at work. Over 75 percent say ...

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports. She is also the author of “Practical Solutions for Back Pain ...

One wonders if there really is a right way to breathe. And if there is, what would that be? Someone once asked me, “What is the secret of living?” Instinctively, I replied, “If you want to live, ...

If you’ve ever been told to “take a deep breath” during a stressful moment, know that this advice isn’t merely a platitude—it’s backed by science. Research shows conscious breathing comes with a host ...

You probably read this headline and rolled your eyes. Clickbait, right? Can’t blame you. While you might consider yourself a “breathing expert,” since you’ve been doing every second of your life, ...

In the fast-paced world we live in, anxiety and mental stress follow us, ready to pounce at the slightest sign of overwhelm. While we certainly can't control most of what happens in life, we do have ...