Have you ever been advised to take deep breaths to calm down in moments of panic, stress or anxiety? Or, maybe, you’ve passed by a yoga or meditation center where participants were focused on their deep breathing and wondered what the benefits may be.

Deep breathing is more than the normal breathing that occurs without conscious effort. It involves using your lower abdominal muscles to take slow, deep breaths through your nose and slowly exhaling through your mouth.

This intentional form of breathing helps your body take in more oxygen and activates the part of your nervous system responsible for relaxation and stress relief.

Deep breathing isn’t just for yogis or those seeking anger management; anyone can incorporate deep breathing practices into their daily life and reap the benefits,

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