Written By
Nandini Sharma
The average person takes 20,000 breaths a day. But a silent mistake in how we breathe is making us sick, anxious, and tired.
Most of us breathe from our chests. It’s an evolutionary reaction to stress that keeps our bodies in a constant state of "fight-or-flight."
The secret is the diaphragm. The powerful, dome-shaped muscle beneath your lungs that you've been ignoring.
How to Practice Diaphragmatic Breathing: Lie down. Place one hand on your chest and one on your stomach. Your goal: Make only your stomach hand rise.
The Physical Payoff: Lowers your heart rate. Improves blood flow. Gives your cells more oxygen. Boosts your energy.
The Mental Payoff: Instantly reduces stress. Calms your nervous system. Improves focus and clarity. Fights chronic anxiety.
This is why it works: Diaphragmatic breathing switches your nervous system from "fight or flight" to "rest and digest." It’s a biological reset button.
Start Today: The next time you feel stressed, take three slow, deep breaths. Inhale through your nose for 4 counts, exhale for 6. Feel your belly expand.
You have the most powerful tool for your health in your own body. Tap here to master breathing and take back control of your life.