When it comes to good health, how you breathe may not be the first thing that comes to mind.

Practicing deep breathing exercises is one of the best ways to calm an excited nervous system or help us prepare for a great night’s sleep. It’s also an excellent brain fitness workout. We’re all concerned about working out our bodies but working out our brains is something we should also incorporate into our daily routine.

Why Breathing Exercises Help

We live in a constantly moving and changing world. Sometimes we need to take a few minutes out of our busy day to reset our bodies and brains to continue to perform at our best. We all handle stress differently. Some people are better equipped to roll with the punches of daily stress. Others have more difficulty navigating stressful situations. Having a tool in your toolbox to handle stress, such as breathing techniques, can be a great way to eradicate the effects of stress on our bodies and brains.

While there are hundreds of breathing exercises you could do, Dr. Porter recommends two as his favorites. Read on to hear what they are, what they work for, how to practice them and how to incorporate different types of breathing exercises to achieve different goals.

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