The holidays can be joyful but physically demanding — long hours sitting, cooking and eating. Easy mind-body strategies can keep you energized, comfortable and calm.

One of the easiest ways to stay present is by focusing on the breath. Box breathing takes this life-sustaining action to the next level by adding in a timed element. Box breathing can benefit ...

Place one hand on your belly and one on your chest. Inhale through the nose for 4 seconds, letting your belly rise. Exhale ...

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Box breathing is a structured way of controlling your breath with four equal parts: inhale, hold, exhale, and hold again. ...

Dr. David Spiegel guides you through cyclic sighing, a breath work practice that helps reduce stress and anxiety. Summary: Dr. David Spiegel guides you through a simple yet powerful breath work ...

Box breathing, also known as square breathing, is a technique used when taking slow, deep breaths. It’s also called four-square breathing. This technique can be beneficial to anyone, especially those ...

Some influencers claim that breathing techniques can give your workout a boost. Here’s what works — and what doesn’t. By Hilary Achauer Of all the things to worry about when working out — what ...

When people begin a fitness program, they understandably have lots of questions, from how to perform certain moves to which exercises are most effective. One question that everyone seems to ask is how ...

The best breathing exercises include deep breathing, pursed-lip breathing, and the 4-7-8 method. Benefits of breathing exercises include improved focus, reduced anxiety, and better sleep. Practice ...

Some doctors are prescribing a breathing technique nicknamed "box breathing." Fear, worry and anxiety during the coronavirus pandemic debilitates your mental and physical health. Amid this growing ...