We are basically advanced primates. Your primal brain is always active, guiding your responses. Fight. Flight. Freeze. Understanding what your primal brain reactions are can change how you experience your life. Breathe in...breathe out...and smile.

You may ask yourself, "What is that beautiful house?"
You may ask yourself, "Where does that highway go to?"
And you may ask yourself, "Am I right, am I wrong?"
And you may say to yourself, "My God, what have I done?"

- Once In A Lifetime

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Ancient Breathing Techniques have been used to gain control over the mind by various groups of people for thousands of years (The Yogis, The Sufis, The Zen Buddhist Monks, The Shamans, The Martial Arts Masters).

Western Medicine is slowly discovering these techniques and conducting clinical studies to be able to explain their healing effects scientifically.

https://www.yukselencag.com/Benefits-of-Pranayama-Breathing-Techniques