In the midst of chaos, have you ever considered taking just three minutes to pause and do a simple breathing exercise? If not, you’re missing out on a powerful way to kickstart your day and reap a ...

Take short, forceful inhales and exhale through your nose at a steady rhythm. Aim for 20 to 30 breaths in quick succession ...

"Take a deep breath" — it's advice you've probably both given and received. Slowing down and focusing on your breathing allows you to center yourself and reassess things; it helps you think more ...

If exercise feels harder than it should, chronic stress may be working against you. Learn how to regulate your physiology so your body can support your fitness goals.

I think my anxiety is giving me anxiety. Look, I’ve been a worry wort for the past 55 years and it’s worked great so far. OK, that’s a stretch. But I do have to admit that I’ve had it for so long, ...

A centuries-old tradition may soon find a place in modern medicine. Researchers have discovered that a simple breathing exercise involving a conch shell can ease symptoms of a common sleep disorder.

Editor’s Note: This story is a part of Peak, The Athletic’s new desk covering leadership, personal development and success through the lens of sports. Peak aims to connect readers to ideas they can ...

In the fast-paced world we live in, stress and anger often seem like unavoidable parts of daily life. These emotions can arise from various situations—traffic jams, workplace conflicts, or even ...

It's that time of the year when stress and anxiety levels tend to rise. It's important to find effective ways to manage these pressures. One technique that is gaining recognition for its simplicity ...

Alternate nostril breathing is a yoga breathing exercise where people breathe through one nostril while holding the other shut, then change nostrils and repeat the process. Breathing exercises can ...

First, let’s learn 2 examples of coping skills. These skills can help with the physical components of anxiety (e.g., racing heart) as well as the cognitive component (e.g., worrying too much about the ...