The fastest way to reduce stress (in seconds)

[@kale6772]

As a Respiratory therapist, can confirm the information given here. People would be amazed how simple breathing can legitimately change so much in the body. Good work guys! 👍

[@kassyyar97]

hellooo, I have a question I cannot find the answer to I have OCD and GAD so this may help for some context, but whenever I try to meditate or do breathing exercises I end up having anxiety attacks... I dont know why, but I always end up hiperventilating and even worse than before I want to be calm too :(

[@kale6772]

@@kassyyar97 sounds like you need to talk to a Dr. Breathing exercises alone aren't gonna help. GL

[@jayden_2954]

Can I ask how to breathe when working out? Do you do in through the nose out through the mouth or just go ham?

[@kale6772]

@jayden_2954 in through nose out through the mouth. Make your lips smaller like you're gonna whistle, but don't actually whistle when you exhale. It will stent your lungs open and allow more oxygen to be absorbed into the blood. More O2 for muscles to utilize = more strength obtained. If you can't get enough air in through your nose, it's fine to inhale through your mouth. Good luck with your gains!

[@baobaozidoesstuff]

Thanks for the exercise tip! Any idea about distending stomach vs chest when breathing? Myth or truth that it’s better for you?

[@Applemangh]

I've always found the 4-7-8 breath to be really effective at calming down. That's a deep nasal inhale for 4 counts, hold for 7 counts, and exhale through the mouth for at least 8 counts. It's literally made massive, almost instant, shifts in my mood when I'm really stressed out and helped me calm down and focus on solving the problem that got me stressed to begin with.

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

You can learn the secret to not take the modern life seriously and stop feeling disconnected and blaming yourself: The Connections (2021) [short documentary] 🔥🙌

[@morganst.pierre]

Better than andrew hubermans double inhale long exhale?

[@manan-543]

I don't think many people can hold their breath for that long. If it's causing u discomfort or problems then it defeats the whole purpose of breathing exercises. Try reducing the number of seconds u can hold to find the sweet spot. Or try this new technique. I did it for the first time and it's already making me feel very calm

[@gloriousbastard3319]

I have just tried it the moment I saw your comment. I've just came home from work feeling like shit that has been chewed and spit out after a while. I literally was on the verge of a mental breakdown, stuck in my own anxiety, still fretting over work-related stuff. Did this for a couple of minutes and holy shit, *inlstant* release. I was so anxious I didn't even realise how tired I am. Thank you for writing this comment, it's the first time I've read about the 4-7-8, the 4-4-4-4 breathing didn't do shit for me. You have no idea how much you've helped me

[@Applemangh]

@@gloriousbastard3319 I'm so glad it worked for you! It's amazing how powerful breathing can be. More people should be open to learning about different techniques and experimenting to see what works for them.

[@combatdoc]

As a veteran with PTSD I have tried many breath work exercises. It's worked amazingly for me. Thanks for the new one.

[@darkhollow2701]

Thank you for your service 🙏

[@MJ-rn4km]

This needs to be talked more and more in today's day and age with so many people living in their head most of the time. Breathing helps to bring one's attention back to the body.

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

You can learn the secret to not take the modern life seriously and stop feeling disconnected and blaming yourself: The Connections (2021) [short documentary] 🔥🙌

[@ThatDollLoopie]

A while ago I noticed that my dogs breathed in a specific way whenever they relaxed, so I started copying them whenever I relaxed and I found it just made the relaxation deeper. Today I learned that it's called cyclic sighing, thank you for doing a video on it, I really enjoyed learning the science behind a practice I had incorporated into my daily life. It's amazing how animals can do this instinctively and we have to study it 😂

[@-Offstar]

I've done that all my life, it's not something I do on purpose it's just something I've naturally always done. It always helped me calm down and relax, though it always came at the consequence of others getting mad at me for it. I always got stuff like "What? is what I'm saying that boring?" or "If you've got something to say just say it.". It's naturally calming but man do people hate it when you do it.

[@InjusticeJosh]

@@-OffstarPeople really do hate it 😂. “Oh so it bothers you!?” Ugh. People.

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

You can learn the secret to not take the modern life seriously and stop feeling disconnected and blaming yourself: The Connections (2021) [short documentary] 🔥🙌

[@datura087]

Personally, what I find works better for me is taking in a large, deep inhale, hold it for around five seconds, and slowly let it allll out. It helps me so much with my sleep and calming my nerves ❤ if anyone sees this I hope it helps you as well

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

You can learn the secret to not take the modern life seriously and stop feeling disconnected and blaming yourself: The Connections (2021) [short documentary] 🔥🙌

[@djjoel1]

Thank you - I have suffered from severe panic disorder for years and this did help me right away

[@williamcrosby1061]

I have schizophrenia and I used to be on a sleeping medication because my symptoms get worse at night. Even on that medication I would only get 4 hours of sleep and a few nights i still did not sleep at all. Once i started practicing fully breathing when I went to bed I fell asleep ALOT faster like basically instantly I'd fall asleep and for a longer period than with the medication, from 4 hours max to 8+ full hours. Ever since then I have been advocating for people to take a moment to breath I always say 'I know it sounds silly but I have had large benifits from breathing'

[@antonb6196]

Take care man

[@alicedalexandrite]

Wow that's awesome, thank you for sharing

[@GirlInAFoxOnesie]

As someone who has a medical condition and had to go to physical therapy to relearn how to breath like this, I see this as an absolute win

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

You can learn the secret to not take the modern life seriously and stop feeling disconnected and blaming yourself: The Connections (2021) [short documentary] 🔥🙌

[@JackClayton123]

30 years ago, when I was in vary high high stress jobs,I found breathing was the key to coping. After that; I did very well. Even now, older than I like to admit, it’s the technique I go for.

[@Soothingrelaxtionmusic]

Wish you have a great day! Hope the best things will come to you!

[@thebaddriver6605]

I've been struggling with anxiety recently, to the point where my heard randomly jerks as some kind of stress response. This video was actually really helpful as I haven't really tried looking for ways to stop the anxiety but I can see this really helping. Thank you 🙏

[@tamia8298]

Does anyone else get MORE anxious with breathing exercises? They calm me more if I’m already okay, but make it worse if I’m already stress over something

[@manan-543]

Usually if my mind is racing, meditation and breathing is enough to slow it down. Also u should be gentle with yourself. It's ok to get thoughts in the middle of the exercises. Just recognise it and bring your attention back to the breath. If u do it for enough days, it will make a difference. By enough days i mean at least 3 to 4 months. If u still don't see much difference it's better to go to a doctor or therapist.

[@tamia8298]

@@manan-543Have you ever had the experience of doing an breathing exercise, and the very act of focusing on your fast breathing makes it hard to slow your breathing? If not, you can’t really relate to what I’m saying enough to give advice

[@Grr8jon]

I'm a therapist and I've had plenty of clients that have told me they get more anxious from breathing exercises, luckily there are other tools you can use to help self regulate (seeking support, grounding techniques, cognitive difusion, and lots more).

[@elkeve2742]

Yes, and it's usually because I haven't been doing my exercises regularly while I'm well. I've personally found that training your breathing for five minutes every day makes it a useful tool while I'm panicking, but only if I'm doing it well. I have chronic hyperventilation, and a panic attack can be brought on by hyperventilating or be combined with it. In both cases, people breathing with me or the good old fashioned 'breath into a bag' shit never fails to make it worse. What does help, for me, is this: lift your chin a little so your airways "feel" free. Put a hand on your belly, your sternum or your lower arm so you are touching yourself. This helps your brain focus on something other that the (cause of) panic itself, and it grounds you in your body if your mind is too detatched to feel your breath. Breathe out consciously. For me the 3-3-6 method works best (breathe in for three counts, hold three counts, breathe out for 6), but that's something you have to figure out for yourself whle exercising. But that part is key: if you don't excercise your breathing every day, you're not going to have made it automatic enough to help when you're panicking.

[@palestar828]

Yes and I thought it was just me. Like I never hear of anyone saying that it makes you worse, but it does for me. I don't think any of these people commenting understand. Lol

[@Jim-Stick]

Really appreciate the work you do. If I am feeling overwhelmed I visualise breathing in light energy and exhaling black. It is something I personally found helpful for over 10 years when I get to excited. The work you guys do is so incredibly appreciated. Thank you!

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

You can learn the secret to not take the modern life seriously and stop feeling disconnected and blaming yourself: The Connections (2021) [short documentary] 🔥🙌

[@wrenillusions]

Was just having a panic attack, this helped tremendously, thank you.

[@ジェイドstar]

Oh man, are you okay?

[@fabianwolf6849]

Cyclic Sighing felt a lot like singing with proper breathing technique so... Maybe we all should just sing five minutes a day? 😂❤

[@merpie1017]

It would probably make you a more cheerful person too, and increase your confidence. sounds like a win/win

[@apoorvpro]

I love you both, you two have been the most stable part of my yt feed for the entire history

[@Independent365]

Man, that last exercise REALLY works! Just 2 minutes of it and I felt super relaxed.

[@nonexistingvoid]

There's a reason breath work was focused on most in the pregnancy group I joined years ago. Knowing how to breathe while in labour actually helped a lot with pain management (and no, I didn't learn the hyperventilation breathing method I often see on tv)

[@NosManJr]

Been a nose breather ever since someone said my breath stunk in elementary school ☺️

[@LaciRae]

is that why You go by NosManJr.??

[@kale6772]

😂😂😂

[@luisgandster420]

😂😂😂

[@ricky7111]

Exciting! I recently listened to the Science Vs. episode on this. And I'm so excited to see another source. I've taught cyclic breathing to my work colleagues, and my boss likes it so much that she allows us if we want to, to take a 5 minute breathing break midday at work. It really has been a big help. Though it would be nice to compare that to just a 5 minute break without the cyclic breathing.

[@kirbylover37]

What a magnanimous boss, a whole 5 min break?!?

[@ricky7111]

Lol. We also get a lunch break, and really can have little breaks whenever we need them. This was meant to be a dedicated 5 minute break for this exercise. But I have worked for people who don't allow any breaks at all, so that's a thing

[@kellydalstok8900]

At choir practices we do the following exercise: breathe in through the nose, breathe out slowly through the mouth, wait until your body tells you it’s time to breathe in again, and repeat a couple of times. We did a similar breathing exercise at a fitness club I attended years ago, with the exception that the instructor told us how long to hold our breath for.

[@hyleore]

I actually do the long exhale thing when I'm in places that are stressful for me, like a busy department store. maybe people have heard it and thought I was breathing weird, but I feel like it really helps with feeling calmer and more relaxed instantly. It also sounds close enough to a sigh that it's not that strange in public, it's really a controlled sighing. I didn't know it was an actual breathing technique, but I might implement the daily five minutes now!

[@Ibasirov]

When I was in school, we had a biology teacher, who went to Saint-Petersburg (Russia) for some courses and brought back a method of slow breathingout. She got her own classroom with computers and heartbeat-reading devices attached to them. We used to go there and do the exercises: you breath properly (fast inhale, very slow exhale), and the pictures on the screen of the PC would clear up. I really mastered it, was the best breather in the school. Later I found out that this is an essential part of yoga. Long story short, breathing techniques are really important and can help with stress and anxiety. I’ve been practicing it for almost 20 years, and people around me always wonder, why am I so calmed down. The breathing, that’s why. And beer, yeah, definitely beer

[@heycarter]

Thank you for this, on top of lifestyle changes I've been looking for other ways to lower my blood pressure and help my anxiety. Love you guys.

[@stewthemoo1842]

Releasing this during my college finals week, good timing 😭🙏

[@kiveskiertyma]

That cyclic sighing was amazing!

[@Tsmooth313]

I agree that the best way to release tension is thru breathing mindful!

[@abcdLeeXY]

I’m glad there are educational channels thriving nowadays.

[@FacterinoCommenterino]

Today's Fact: In 1999, a man in California used a garden hose to put out a forest fire that was burning near his home.

[@ayushsrivastava1672]

dude stop spamming that shit in every single f*cking video across youtube😭

[@NovaPoseidon]

And??

[@Slaygee]

Yoo what are you doing here?

[@nghiaNn]

@@NovaPoseidon And *that’s* the joke for today, my friend. Noww we’re gonna breathe in 50 different shapes of air till we diee. 🤟🏻💀🤘🏻

[@KcHecKa]

GOOD TO KNOW. 🙂👍

[@finnhd915]

I’ve been using cyclical breath work without even knowing what it was called for a while now it reduces anxiety and stress very quickly and also gets rid of side stitches/cramps. it always eliminates my cramps after 4-6 breaths.

[@steam_jane5580]

I did St John ambulance cadets and we were taught box breathing in my sessions to calm stressed/anxious patients, but also our selves. I don't know if it's the best, but I know focusing on breathing can help some people a bit when stressed/anxious and regulate emotions.

[@danielopez07]

This was really cool. You actually just helped me calm down from a little bit of anxiety I was feeling. I already do therapy and exercise, but I feel adding breathwork to the mix would be very helpful.

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

You can learn the secret to not take the modern life seriously and stop feeling disconnected and blaming yourself: The Connections (2021) [short documentary] 🔥🙌

[@Sadrock316]

​@@VeganSemihCyprus33is this a spam??

[@joshd108]

I think that even if any individual doesn’t get a significant benefit from this, it could definitely still be mentally beneficial to clear your mind and focus on something simple for a brief moment

[@Soothingrelaxtionmusic]

Wish you have a great day! Hope the best things will come to you!

[@GillianKleiser]

Great video! The long exhalation technique I learned 35 years ago while swimming competitively. We used it to saturate the muscles and lungs with extra oxygen to do sprint races without breathing in between strokes. It is highly effective, and have used ever since when swimming. my suggestion to increase effectiveness is to breathe in through the mouth as much as one can and then exhale through the nose to slow as much as possible the process. It’s true that after a few minutes, if done correctly, the extra oxygen makes you dizzy but keep going a few moments more after that and the process will relax your muscles and increase physical capability.

[@enigmatmz]

My takeaway.... the insult "mouth breather" is accurate. 😂 Also, for migraines and nausea, box breathing actually, and surprisingly helps a ton. Not as well as Ubrelvy though. My solution/ goal is still to just move to Finland. The US should stand for "unbridled stress"

[@trophyscene5015]

Unbridled capitalism and Corruption = unbridled stress 😮‍💨

[@cyberdevil657]

I was peaking at stress a minute ago when i took to much ADHD meds and i could not find my banking device to pay for food when the stores we're closed i stumbled upon this video and was already focusing on breathing. But the "proven technique" actually worked to get me completely calm

[@drcharlesfstanley]

Don't ever stop making these videos, you're awesome. Been watching for around a decade and you make it fun and easy to learn. My daughter, now 12 is also a huge fan, keep it up guys!

[@dianet3994]

I have PTSD. Thank you for your research. 💝❤️

[@Lightning_Lance]

I've also found that yawning on purpose a few times can help to relax your jaw

[@gorillaguerillaDK]

This is so interesting! I’m a Personal Trainer and Manual Therapist, working with Orthopaedic Medicine and Rehabilitation, (much like the Physiotherapists I work closely with), and I’ve always incorporated some level of consciousness in regards to breathing. I think some of it stretches back to when I started practicing martial arts, where I had both a Yoga teacher and a Medical Doctor as instructors who both focused a lot on breathing, especially in regards to some of the longer more painful stretch exercises, but also on the difference between high-thoracic, and abdominal breathing patterns, and how the two affects the nervous system differently! It’s nice to know there’s science backing this up, and it’s not solely based on personal experiences and tons of anecdotal "evidence"!

[@madamemotarey]

Can confirm, the breathwork techniques I've learned from Isha Foundation (Inner Engineering) have changed my life

[@joanhoffman3702]

I could have used these breathing techniques when I was working retail at Christmas time! Talk about stress! Still, better late than never. I can still use them to manage stress now. 😊

[@HexQuesTT]

the long exhale breathing exercise was the main thing I learned that has helped me in my therapy sessions for my epilepsy induced anxiety, it's been really helpful to focus on my breathing during a panic attack cause then it stops that panic attack from turning into a full on seizure

[@lilwombat]

personal thing ive found when exercising and trying to get your breath back is to focus more on pushing air out. i found i can recover a lot faster

[@feyHiker]

Years ago, I slipped on ice and broke a leg. I sat in the ER for six hours waiting to see someone who could deal with my injury. Needless to say, I was in pain and scared because I didn't know what to expect. I had read about alternate nostril breathing so started doing that, probably incorrectly but it had the desired effect, less pain and I was calmer.

[@Soothingrelaxtionmusic]

Wish you have a great day! Hope the best things will come to you!

[@ZalerosX]

I learned some breathwork in high school when a migriane that was coming on caused me to freak out and nearly have a panic attack so that I could calm down. It worked and I started doing it and realized that I could use what was happening to relax the muscles in my head in such a way as to relieve myself of most headaches and lessen the effects of migraines. I can now relax those muscles at will the same way i can wiggle my ears so I never have to suffer headaches if I want to and it's great.

[@358itachi]

So, what the ancient Indians knew is being rediscovered and now has the support of science. Pranayama, a part of Yoga focusses on breathing especially in the ratio of 1:2:4 with regards to inhaling, holding the breath and exhaling respectively. That is also what some Chinese breathing exercises promote, with longer exhale and sharp short inhale. This knowledge has been there in Eastern cultures since ancient times.

[@ronanmc2112]

I’ve been following Alan Dolan aka Breath Guru and doing his exercises this year. He focuses on a long inhale with a short exhale. He also includes affirmations, hand and feet drumming at different times in the breath work session too. I’ve found it excellent and very calming. James Nestor has a book on breathing too but I’ve yet to read it it. Great video as always.

[@angelmarwa443]

Cyclic breathing calms me down so quickly

[@Goldlucky13]

yeah - when i learned pranayama techniques i feel like my brain became way healthier. like i could finally think clearly

[@will9001asd]

Already been using slow breathing exhale and sometimes also inhale to relax, calm down nerves or set up stretching. But I have not heard about the technique to inhale a little bit more at the end, thanks!!

[@emory5957]

Yes! Breathwork has honestly kinda saved my life (or at least my quality of life...) I use box breathing to curb anxiety and panic attacks, as well as physical pain from all sorts of other things. Woohoo, breathing!!

[@cucumberingin]

Thanks for sharing it! I have been feeling at a higher stress and anxious level recently and noticed that I hold my breath a lot more than before. Will definitely try mindful breathing and cyclic sighing!

[@IAsimov]

This sort of stuff is helpful to a lot of people. Thank you so much for this. I should keep this video saved for reference, as well.

[@GianlucaAiello]

good to see this simple ways to feel better being shared. thank you ASAP!

[@Soothingrelaxtionmusic]

Wish you have a great day! Hope the best things will come to you!

[@jackecker01]

Damn I wish this came out earlier before my finals but hey I'll use it for next semester😂

[@noctislucis9939]

Thank you, exhaling through mouth doubles the calmness effect relative to exhaling through the nose only.

[@kristensorensen2219]

This is so cool!! I used to do this subconscienecly as a teen. Now I understand what it was doing for me!!

[@Tekaisuwu]

I recommend Wim Hoff's guided course!

[@bopon4090]

Bro i searched for this video like crazy and finally found it. ♥️♥️♥️ going through some anxiety issue

[@JungleAWayOfLife]

Love the new hair colour! ❤

[@PatrickFedigan]

Wind band musicians I know are some of the happiest people ever. We should incentivize more band music programs with young kids.

[@ektorrico]

let’s face it we’re all breathing consciously while watching this.

[@nehajoshi1537]

In India mindful maditation is very much connected with breathing pattern . Yogi's can control their breathing according to their need. Many of the yoga forms are simply breathing technique itself .

[@somasunshine3114]

I *just* started practicing breathwork last week... The timing if this video coming out is wild! 🤯

[@Soothingrelaxtionmusic]

I don't know who you are, but I wish you have a great day and all the best to you

[@Late4dinner1]

Wow. I knew that breathing exercises were effective for reducing stress but I didn't know about that sigh method. Just with like 4 or 5 breaths I felt myself getting calmer

[@Soothingrelaxtionmusic]

Wish you have a great day! Hope the best things will come to you!

[@ProfessorGabrielHere]

Just tried nose breathing and my stress melted faster than ice cream on a hot day! 🍦🧠 I'm on a zen mission now, one breath at a time. Who's with me?

[@deansteinle609]

Can you do a video about the Wim Hof Method?

[@felixmidas3245]

8:00 The comparative to calm is calmer.

[@bille8248]

My go to breath work has been to breathe in through the nose and then exhale out the mouth for twice as long as that initial inhale.

[@jimothyjoe]

i really needed that breathing exercise tonight, thank you :)

[@nataliechiang9787]

Totally agree that sighing helps let out so much and so relaxing

[@Soothingrelaxtionmusic]

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[@christophermolitor4554]

My doctor recommended breathing exercises to me a little ways back. I found it's a great way to feel out of breath and have 15 minutes pass without anything productive done. Oh well glad it helps those who it helps.

[@cripz1436]

This is why I love asap science

[@kmblume1]

It breaks my heart because I work as an ALT at a Japanese junior high school, and I have a student who is a chronic mouth-breather. His mouth is ALWAYS open, and I truly worry for his health. But I definitely can't say anything because it's not within my purview and I'd get in trouble.

[@Soothingrelaxtionmusic]

Wish you have a great day! Hope the best things will come to you!

[@Xeranxies]

My Therapist put me onto a similar cyclical breathing technique to help with my anxiety back in 2020. Works great most of the time. This cyclic sighing technique is a bit easier and doesn't require counting, so that's definitely a plus.

[@GrubbJunker]

1: Receive a large quantity of money. 2: No more working, no more worrying about food, water, bills.

[@CamiilaReind]

I want to say thank you because your videos are so easy to understand, I really like the way that you explain and talk (I'm still learning english then this kind of content is amazing for practice listening)

[@Soothingrelaxtionmusic]

Wish you have a great day! Hope the best things will come to you!

[@dinachristine]

don’t know what this pattern is called but i use it often at night in bed…deep breath in through the nose for a count of four, hold for 7 counts, then exhale through the mouth for a count of 8. helps my hamster brain to slow down on his wheel.

[@ras8031]

Loved this!! You guys did great research and great explanations of the science, as always :) Such helpful education and reminders!

[@Soothingrelaxtionmusic]

Wish you have a great day! Hope the best things will come to you!

[@joel2856]

Another reason why people smoke, as you get to leave a stressful situation, do breathing exercises as well as keep your hands busy. If only people did that without having something that harms them

[@Ric0_Chic0]

Thanks for the insight, its working wonders for me for a while now!❤

[@h7opolo]

here's my breathing exercise: 12 seconds in, hold for 12 seconds, exhale for 12 seconds. during inhalation, you should feel the air stream from your nose on the back of your throat. when exhaling, pretend like your Darth Vader, add some friction to the breath.

[@Alexcutspie]

It’s cool to know I’ve been already doing this intuitively. So, no internet, I haven’t been breathing wrong all along. 😇

[@charlotteillustration5778]

Yes, that comment annoyed me! “Wrong all your life “ - no, babies and young children breathe very well at most times, unless extremely upset.

[@kristaaagorner]

The reminder to not hyperfixate on nose breathing if you don’t have breathing issues was everything haha I found my science channel 💯

[@beemerwt4185]

I know this is merely an anecdotal testimony, but my best friend, who I've been friends with since 6th grade, swears by breathing technique. He grew up with debilitating chronic migraines, and has never had any success with the numerous procedures that he's gone through, nor medicines that he's tried. That was until one doctor suggest that he try breathing techniques. Ever since then he's been able to manage the pain and even decrease the frequency of migraines he gets. I know it sounds crazy, but even I was able to see the difference in his overall health. Obviously it's not going to cure everything, but he's got me convinced it can at least greatly help with pain. The same goes for stress, which is something that I've struggled with all my life. Breathing just works, it's crazy!

[@318AEllis362]

Just a complex way to say “In through your nose. Out through your mouth.” However, knowing what each breath does really allows a person to improve the process and understand the feeling.

[@lemyul]

good reminder to breathe

[@nekitaclark6539]

I learned to breathe from the respirator. One beat in, five beats out. I did it from the time I was a teen. I realized it worked well for me.

[@MakiPavlidis]

Great summary Thank you!

[@Soothingrelaxtionmusic]

Wish you have a great day! Hope the best things will come to you!

[@bigjohn9544]

If you struggle to switch to nose breasing, what helped me its a jaw training device, made of rubber. The stronger your jaw muscles that easier to resist gravity and not dropping you jaw all the time hence breathing through mouth=)

[@brockachoo]

I know this is a bit random but using breathing exercises whilst getting a tattoo can change you whole experience in such a positive way.

[@hrishikeshkashyap3715]

The best way to reduce stress is by working hard, clear your backlogs, get that college degree and successfully get employed in a 9-5 job.

[@RaskylC]

AH, i always thought i was weird when i felt better whenever i breathed in so deeply and sighed . idk for other cultures (im Asian) but sighing is supposed to be "Bad" as you are sighing out wealth or luck or something, which i vehemently disagree with. now.. there is some.. scientifically proven fact that this makes us feel better, i am so happy.

[@theetravelhippie]

i love that you guys covered this topic!

[@pickle5283]

My middle school choir teacher taught us cyclic sighing as a technique to help us sing and threw in As a “fun fact”, knowing most of his students had really bad anxiety, that you can do that to to help calm anxiety. since then I’ve done it and used it to help so many of my friends calm down too, so much so that im a go to when someone gets upset lol

[@shambhavijoshi52]

If anyone wants to learn more about breathing techniques, should definitely research on Pranayam

[@RPTVByRUDRA]

Thank you so much for cyclic sighing

[@dikydankedude]

As an expert, I say yes to all of it

[@TobiDaJoker]

I've mastered this breathing technique and now I'm a Hashira