Deep-Breathing exercise
Deep breathing in times of stress, at any time during the day, brings many benefits such as better blood circulation, reduced anxiety, and lower blood pressure. Deep-Breathing exercise Respiration is the automatic activity of the body controlled by the respiratory center of the brain. When we feel stressed, our breathing rate and pattern change as part of a ‘fight or flight response’. Fortunately, we too have the power to deliberately change our breathing. Scientific studies have shown that controlling your emotions can help you to manage stress and stress-related conditions. Respiratory control is also used in practices such as yoga, tai chi, and other forms of meditation. Many people use their breathing to help promote relaxation and reduce stress. The main function of the respiratory system is to absorb oxygen and release carbon dioxide through the lungs. The muscles that control the movement of the lungs are the diaphragm (the muscle sheet below the lungs) and ...