To practice anapana breathing, sit upright and unsupported by the chair. You should be fully supported by the muscles of the body if possible. Rest your hands in your lap, relax the shoulders, and close the eyes. Begin by following the breath coming in and going out of the nostrils.
Stress isn’t always a bad thing; it can be handy for a burst of extra energy and focus, like when you’re playing a competitive sport or have to speak in public. But when it’s continuous, it actually begins to change your brain. Madhumita Murgia shows how chronic stress can affect
