Facing life’s challenges through the breath
By Alicia Barmon Breathing is one of the fastest ways to mitigate stress in the autonomic nervous system. It gives us direct access to a system that is involuntary and reactive—that is, one that functions on its own without conscious thought. When we have a conscious...
“Doctors suggest mindful yoga to manage kids’ stress”
Research shows increased symptoms of anxiety and depression in children and adolescents since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic; doctors say yoga and meditation can help kids manage stress. In a recent interview, pediatrician Mala Mathur, MD, encouraged parents and...
NIH encourages deep breathing, mindfulness, and yoga to counteract effects of stress
What is the “stress reset button” and how can we access it? The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently updated their resource page for health information and stress, highlighting psychological and physical approaches like breathing, mindfulness, and yoga to...
