Everyone faces stress and burnout at times. Often, we exist in a semi-anxious state, neither fully relaxed nor fully alert. To combat this, breathing exercises can help restore inner calm and manage anxiety. Stress and breathing are closely linked and influence each other. By practicing breathing exercises, we can better regulate our autonomic nervous system, which connects all our vital organs.
Nasal breathing, in particular, draws more oxygen than mouth breathing, leading to improved sleep, reduced distress, heightened focus, and a more balanced emotional response. The article from positivepsychology.com delves into the relationship between stress and breathing, offering techniques to harness our breath for better control over our lives.
