Researchers have identified a brain pathway that regulates breathing and calms the mind. It could pave the way for new medications, like a so-called “yoga pill,” to ease anxiety. The discovery also ...

Yoga breathing helps the nervous system to relax. If you’ve ever been stressed or anxious (let's be honest, that's all of us at some point), you’ve probably been told to take a deep breath. In the ...

But yoga can be more complicated than it seems. Some particular positions can be challenging or uncomfortable—downward-facing dog always makes my wrists hurt—and staying present is no easy feat for ...

Alexa Fong Drubay is a local practioner, master trainer, and all-around global ambassador of a growing movement in wellness ...

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our free Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox. I’ve tried meditating, but I just can’t get into it. My mind goes a million miles a ...

To help you glean the mind-body-spirit benefits yoga has to offer, learn these five yoga breathing techniques that you can practice on and off the mat. “Yoga without breath isn’t really yoga,” says ...

A recent study in Frontiers in Psychiatry found that yoga breathing can help reduce anxiety. Researchers conducted a randomized clinical trial of 30 participants who were new to yoga breathing and ...

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 are a quick and simple way to help enhance your sense of well-being. These techniques, which are often used in yoga, may be beneficial for both your physical and mental health. The ...

Laughing yoga is a popular movement and breathing exercise that aims to cultivate joy, bring out your inner child, and help you let go of daily life stressors. Considering that laughter is contagious, ...

If you’ve ever been stressed or anxious (let's be honest, that's all of us at some point), you’ve probably been told to take a deep breath. In the moment, it can be hard to do. Especially if you’re ...