#1 Relaxation Technique: Deep Breathing Basics
from Journey2Joy: Serving Wellness Sunny Side Up Hosted by Christie Cox
Deep, diaphragmatic breathing, also known as belly breathing stimulates the vagus nerve, which controls your stress "fight or flight" responses. It activates your relaxation response, reducing your heart rate and blood pressure and lowering stress levels. Science has proven it over and over. Learn more here Harvard Men’s Health Watch, May 2019 or Google "box breathing" which teaches your body biofeedback mechanisms to naturally calm the body.
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