3 Staggering Benefits of Daily Breath Work

Check out the video break down of these 3 staggering benefits of breath work

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1. Improves Mood & Reduces Anxiety

A Stanford randomised controlled study found that just 5 minutes of daily exhale-focused breathing (cyclic sighing) significantly boosted mood and lowered stress markers — performing better than mindfulness meditation.

By practicing your flow daily, you’re training your nervous system to downshift out of stress and into calm.

2. Lowers Stress Response & Builds Control

Slow, controlled breathing with longer exhales activates the parasympathetic nervous system (your “rest and recover” state). This reduces heart rate, blood pressure, and over-breathing patterns linked to stress — giving you more control under pressure.

3. Enhances Focus & Mental Clarity

Breath work literally changes brain activity. Research shows that slow breathing synchronises neural rhythms (“brain coupling”), improving communication between regions responsible for attention, emotional regulation, and memory. The result: clearer thinking, better focus, and more balanced energy throughout your day.

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