The Neuroscience of Pranayama: How 6 Breaths Per Minute Calms the Nervous System Naturally?
In today’s busy world, our brains are filled with countless thoughts every day. Breathing exercise can be one of the most effective for reducing stress, while enhancing our mind to regain emotional control. Due to deadlines, social networks, trips, home affairs, and many notifications keep our body facing stress and anxiety. So, many people are looking for ways to relax and sleep better, but they often bypass one simple but effective method that has been included in yoga practice for centuries.Today’s neuroscience field starts to provide the explanation of what ancient yogis knew before. The recent research proves that slow breathing at the rate of six breaths per minute helps to positively affect the autonomic nervous system and to relax the body. This does not mean that slow breathing at the…









