As the sun filtered through Embrace the Moon's windows one weekday, a dozen students stood with their feet apart inside the Ballard taichi and qigong studio. They slowly raised their arms in unison.

In our increasingly hectic world, the idea of carving out even three minutes for yourself each morning might seem impossible. Yet those precious moments spent in mindful breathing could be the most ...

High blood pressure can increase a person’s risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart disease. However, daily breathing exercises can lower blood pressure and reduce these risks. Blood pressure is the ...

Breathing exercises can temporarily lower your blood pressure and heart rate by activating the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve ...

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a prevalent condition that significantly increases the risk of serious health issues like heart disease and stroke. While medication and lifestyle adjustments ...

Some influencers claim that breathing techniques can give your workout a boost. Here’s what works — and what doesn’t. By Hilary Achauer Of all the things to worry about when working out — what ...

That familiar tightness in your chest. The wheeze that seems to announce itself at the most inconvenient moments. The inhaler you clutch like a lifeline. Living with asthma can feel like your lungs ...

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back ...

You know breathing is always critical. Your body’s cells need oxygen to function, and you need to release carbon dioxide, a waste gas, through exhalation. When you run (or participate in any other ...

Your lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is a muscular ring that connects your esophagus with your stomach. It relaxes to let food pass through but otherwise stays closed to prevent stomach acid from ...