We have been stressed or anxious or panicked at some point of time in our lives. During these moments you have also been asked to take deep breaths, which is difficult at that time, as our distress takes over breath control. Science shows deep breathing techniques and yoga breathing immediately helps to calm your mind and are often practiced for relaxation and stress management. Yoga breathing is when one breathes through their nose for a few seconds and blows out after through the nose, keeping the mouth shut. This gathers more energy and helps to increase focus and attention, allowing the nervous system to relax. In fact, yoga breathing can also help with your sleep problems and teach you how to combat anxiety and stress.
Here are four yoga breathing exercises by Stephanie Mansour, outlined in this article from today.com, which can help you to cope with anxiety and everyday stress.
