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Sam Hopes

3 breathing exercises for beginners to build mental strength, boost mood and strengthen your core

Woman sitting on yoga mat in light and airy studio cross-legged performing a breathing exercise with hand on chest.

Breathing exercises can help ease anxiety, regulate your nervous system and promote relaxation and calm, so why do so many of us avoid breathwork, then? 

I recently added three simple breathing exercises into my morning or nighttime routine to see if they could boost mental strength, improve mood and mental clarity, or help me sleep better. To be honest, I’d happily jump on any of these benefits if breathwork could help. 

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