Breathing

Why it matters to breathe through the nose

The nose is not just a passage for air. It warms, moistens and filters it. Recent studies suggest that the rhythm of nasal breathing may also affect brain activity.

3 November 2026 / 5 min read

Six breaths a minute: slow breathing and heart rate variability

When we breathe about six times a minute, heartbeat and breathing begin to move together. Some studies suggest this may help calm and stress regulation.

3 November 2026 / 5 min read

Five minutes of breathing: what a Stanford study showed

Breathing is the only automatic function of the body we can steer at will. Five minutes a day was enough to change mood.

12 October 2026 / 3 min read