Cathartic Breathwork Practices
How Breathing Calms Your Brain, And Other Science-Based Benefits Of Controlled Breathing
BENEFITS OF BREATHING: THE SCIENTIFIC BENEFITS OF BREATHING INFOGRAPHIC
The Yogi masters were right — meditation and breathing exercises can sharpen your mind
Animal study connects fear behavior, rhythmic breathing, brain smell center
Qigong & T’ai Chi (“Taijiquan”)
Source: PubMed.Gov
“Conclusion: Health professionals working with people who have chronic arthritis can safely recommend these exercises to most adults with this condition with the expectation they will heighten the life quality of the individual, while reducing pain and depression in adults with this condition.”
A comprehensive review of health benefits of qigong and tai chi.
Source: PubMed.Gov
Conclusion: Research has demonstrated consistent, significant results for a number of health benefits in RCTs, evidencing progress toward recognizing the similarity and equivalence of Qigong and Tai Chi.
Meditation Techniques
Just 25 minutes of mindfulness meditation alleviates stress, study shows