Breathing meditation offers substantial cognitive and psychological benefits with regular practice.

Various breathing techniques can be practiced anywhere, no equipment required.

Yoga integrates breathing with physical movements, enhancing resilience and physical health.

Breathing is automatic. We are born breathing; we do it all of the time, even when we are asleep. Breathing is something a lot of people don’t really think about unless there is a problem (e.g., obstructed airway, respiratory disorder) or they are engaging in an activity in which careful attention to oxygen intake is necessary (e.g., scuba diving). But mindful breathing and breathing exercises can be conduits to better physical and cognitive performance, decreased stress, increased physical and mental health, anger control, and so much more.

Breathing techniques are foundational in human performance programming, as well as in many psychotherapeutic approaches. However, breathing exercises and training are good for all of us. Happily, these techniques are not only effective, but they are also astonishingly easy to do, don’t require any equipment, and don’t take up much time.

Like any skill, we need to practice breathing exercises, but this can be done in as little as a few minutes a day. It is notable that most wearables and fitness trackers that people use to........

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