Like all our involuntary bodily functions, we go on breathing without ever thinking about it. But if we breathe with just a little effort, we can get many health benefits of deep breathing whenever we need to!

Deep breathing provides numerous therapeutic benefits, including reducing stress and anxiety, lowering blood pressure and heart rate, and improving lung capacity and efficiency. It can also boost energy levels, reduce muscle tension, and promote relaxation by increasing oxygen intake and stimulating the body’s parasympathetic nervous system. The regular practice can lead to better sleep quality and improved recovery from physical exertion.

In this busy era, we often feel stressed and anxious due to strenuous work and busy life. Therefore, you should concentrate on the mentally active relaxation technique to achieve a relaxed, calm, and focused mind. Many doctors and yoga practitioners suggest deep breathing exercises to improve overall health and help relax. It is the best method to relax both physically and mentally.

Deep, slow breaths stimulate the vagus nerve, which sends a signal to the brain to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, leading to a state of relaxation. This process balances oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood and helps remove toxins from the body.

Deep or diaphragmatic breathing helps improve lung capacity and provides a greater area for gas exchange which increases the oxygen supply to our brain and stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, resulting in relaxation and calmness. It takes our attention away from our worries and helps us feel more connected to our inner self. According to a study published in the Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, the volunteers who performed........

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