Adult Media - Breathing
Videos
A science-based explainer on how conscious breathing affects the nervous system and reduces stress.
1. “How Breathing Calms Your Brain” – TED-Ed
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A science-based explainer on how conscious breathing affects the nervous system and reduces stress.
A quick guide to box breathing — a technique used by professionals like Navy SEALs to remain calm under pressure.
2. “Box Breathing Demonstration” – Mayo Clinic Minute
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A quick guide to box breathing — a technique used by professionals like Navy SEALs to remain calm under pressure.
Dr. Weil explains and demonstrates this relaxing breathing method known for promoting sleep and emotional calm.
3. “4-7-8 Breathing Technique” – Dr. Andrew Weil
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Dr. Weil explains and demonstrates this relaxing breathing method known for promoting sleep and emotional calm.
An approachable breakdown of how breathing influences stress, and how to practice it in daily life.
4. “How to Use Breath to Reduce Stress” – Headspace
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An approachable breakdown of how breathing influences stress, and how to practice it in daily life.
Apps
Offers guided breathing exercises, meditations, and visualizations to reduce anxiety and increase focus.
1. Headspace
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Offers guided breathing exercises, meditations, and visualizations to reduce anxiety and increase focus.
Features breathing programs, mindfulness exercises, and breathing timers for quick, effective breaks during the day.
2. Calm
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Features breathing programs, mindfulness exercises, and breathing timers for quick, effective breaks during the day.
A visual breathing coach that helps with resonance breathing (5–6 breaths per minute), proven to support emotional regulation.
3. Breathe+ Coherence Breathing
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A visual breathing coach that helps with resonance breathing (5–6 breaths per minute), proven to support emotional regulation.
Free app with guided breathwork sessions from global experts — ideal for stress, grief, burnout, or anxiety.
4. Insight Timer
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Free app with guided breathwork sessions from global experts — ideal for stress, grief, burnout, or anxiety.
Online Tools & Interactive Resources
A simple, web-based breathing tool to calm the mind in just 1–2 minutes.
1. NHS Calm Breathing Exercise
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A simple, web-based breathing tool to calm the mind in just 1–2 minutes.
A guided, visual breathing tool you can use at your desk to reset in real time.
2. Box Breathing Visual Tool – Xhalr
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A guided, visual breathing tool you can use at your desk to reset in real time.
Explores the link between heart rate variability and breathing; includes resources and research-based tools.
3. Resonant Breathing Guide – HeartMath Institute
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Explores the link between heart rate variability and breathing; includes resources and research-based tools.