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Breathwork: A Bunch of Hot Air?

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Slow Breathing and its Impact on the Body and Mind

When you exhale slowly, it pushes more blood into your heart and slows down your heart rate. Slow breathing can activate the parasympathetic system and calm the body. It can also boost the activity of a neurotransmitter called GABA, which calms nerves. Breathing is a refreshing approach to treating mental health, starting with the body instead of talking through problems. However, there are still mysteries to be unraveled about the connection between mental health and breath work.

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