Literally. A study found that a 5-minute breathwork activity known as cyclic sighing can reduce excessive worry and improve mood. A video made by researcher Andrew Huberman, a neuroscientist and associate professor at Stanford University, shows how to perform this type of breathwork. Here are the basics:
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Dr. Andrew Huberman, a renowned neuroscientist, and professor at Stanford University, starts his day with a meticulously designed morning routine to maximize productivity and well-being. Join him in these invigorating steps for a fulfilling start to your day:
Created by Dr. Andrew Weil this is breathing exercise to help you relax:
How it’s done: This one begins with a long, slow inhale, followed by a quick, powerful exhale generated from the lower belly. Once comfortable with the contraction, up the pace to one inhale-exhale (all through the nose) every 1 to 2 seconds, for a total of 10 breaths.
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