Vitomir Maričić burst out of the water, stripped off his goggles, and gulped for air. His head was pounding. Blood vessels in his brain had dilated, creating swelling that pressed against his skull.

Buteyko breathing uses breath retention exercises to control the speed and volume of your breath. This helps you breathe more slowly, calmly, and effectively. A Ukrainian doctor, Konstantin Buteyko, ...

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 ...

In an era of constant digital connection and mounting societal pressures, Americans are experiencing unprecedented levels of anxiety and stress. Amid this emotional turmoil, breathwork—the intentional ...

Athletes and fitness enthusiasts are abandoning traditional warmup routines in favor of targeted breathing exercises that prepare the body more effectively than jogging in place or static stretching.

Breathing exercises offer a powerful, complementary approach for asthma management. By strengthening respiratory muscles, regulating breathing patterns, and promoting relaxation, these techniques can ...

Slow-breathing exercises are game-changing tools to help reduce stress and anxiety. A recent research study has found that even a single session of five minutes of deep and slow breathing lowers ...

SEVERAL TIMES a day groups of young-professional types gather at 7Breaths, a meditation studio in central London, simply to breathe. The studio offers yoga and meditation sessions but their signature ...