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Box breathing is a technique that involves four simple steps to focus on your breath and relax. Try box breathing by inhaling for 4 seconds, holding it for 4, exhaling for 4, and holding again for 4.

Box breathing, also referred to as square breathing, is a deep breathing technique that can help you slow down your breathing. It works by distracting your mind as you count to four, calming your ...

Therapist LeNaya Smith Crawford, LMFT, who specializes in trauma counseling, told POPSUGAR that trauma can look similar to anxiety and depression, but the "biggest hallmark of trauma is that sensation ...

The next time you feel a hot flash coming on, consider trying breathing exercises to help you cool down. Equal (box) breathing, cooling breath, and visualized breathing are just a few to try.

A new study published in the journal Psychological Reports indicates that just three minutes of slow, controlled breathing can improve a person’s ability to manage their emotional responses to ...

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 ...

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