As a naturally anxious person, I’ve often found it frustrating when people tell me to “just take a deep breath and relax” when I’m feeling worked up. If the things I worry about could be fixed by ...

We inhale and exhale all day, every day, without thinking about it—but when we cultivate awareness of our breath, something truly transformative can happen. Fact checked by Danielle Slauter Reviewed ...

We breathe to sustain life but, aside from its most essential role, breathing supports the health of your body and mind in many other ways. More specifically, your breathing rate and patterns help ...

Apneic breathing is when a person’s breathing temporarily and involuntarily stops for any reason. It may occur in preterm infants or people with conditions, such as sleep apnea. The type of apneic ...

Attention to the breath—and intention for the breath—is a fundamental facet of mindfulness, the practice of cultivating non-judgmental awareness of the present moment. Mindful breathing techniques can ...