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Podcast: Inspiring You Show
Episode: Ep 252: Mindful Reiki Breathwork: Physiological Sigh
Description: Breathing to reduce stress. Breathing is an automatic function of the body that is controlled by the respiratory center of the brain. When we feel stressed, our breathing rate and pattern changes as part of the ‘fight-or-flight response’. Fortunately, we also have the power to deliberately change our own breathing. Scientific studies have shown that controlling your breath can help to manage stress and stress-related conditions. Breath control is also used in different practices. Many people use their breathing to help promote relaxation and reduce stress.Â
The trick is based on a simple fact of anatomy. When y...