‘Sighing’ Tops Mindfulness for Reduced Stress, Improved Mood
Cyclic sighing is more effective than mindfulness meditation for improving mood and reducing stress, new research suggests. In a randomized controlled study, daily breathwork — especially cyclic breathing, which emphasizes shorter inhalations and prolonged exhalations — was associated with greater improvement in mood and a slower respiratory rate than mindfulness meditation. “We were pleased that … Read more