Box breathing, also known as square breathing, can effectively transition the body from a state of alarm back to a state of calm. Photo: Getty Images, Niels Starnick; Collage: FITBOOK Box breathing ...

Cowritten by Nathalie Boutros and Tchiki Davis. When you’re approaching a deadline at work, struggling to get your children out the door in the morning, dreading a difficult but important exam, or ...

When you’re feeling overwhelmed or on edge, people love to say, “Just breathe.” Which is annoying when your chest feels tight and your mind’s racing. But there is a breathing technique that’s actually ...

How you breathe influences all sorts of things in your body. Most significantly, how you breathe directly influences your nervous system, which is responsible for how you feel and interpret the world ...

Box breathing can often reduce stress in just a few minutes. U.S. Navy SEALs are trained to keep a clear head and remain operational in the toughest situations. They use structured breathing ...