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When practicing breathing, opt for calm breathing. Calm breathing

basically involves breathing slowly and is very effective. It reduces

physical symptoms such as panic attacks and anxiety. This is a

therapy that can be practiced anywhere, anytime. With this

technique, when you breathe to relax you actually teach yourself

stress management.

And the importance of a calm and controlled mind in Zen habits

cannot be undermined. Even people who don’t have a Zen lifestyle

have been learning to control their breath for a long time. That’s

because it has long been a method of calming the mind in yoga and

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