RCT | Effects of breathwork exercises vs. mindfulness meditation in mood and anxiety

Brief structured respiration practices enhance mood and reduce physiological arousal – Cell Reports Medicine

Commentaries:

A Simple, 5-Minute Breathing Technique Is a Powerful Tool to Reduce Anxiety – Science Alert

Study shows cyclic breathing technique more effective in reducing stress than mindfulness meditation – MedicalXpress

Commentary on Twitter

New paper @CellRepMed comparing effects of brief (5min) meditation vs brief deliberate breathing practices.
Basically: Breathwork > Meditation for improving mood & autonomic physiology around the clock & Physiological Sighs provide maximal stress relief. https://t.co/sYe3N7RJT5

— Andrew D. Huberman, Ph.D. (@hubermanlab) January 10, 2023