In this episode you discover important study findings from Stanford University that compared three breathing techniques to mindfulness meditation to identify which method is the most effective for stress relief.

You also are guided through the winning breathing method and learn exactly why it is so effective.
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Time stamps:

00:00 - Episode topic;
00:25 - Show and host info;
01:25 - Ways to lower stress;
03:23 - Study findings about breath meditation versus mindfulness meditation;
07:01 - Study findings;
07:51 - How to do Cyclic Sighing breathing;
13:48 - Follow / subscribe to the podcast - How to contact your host.
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Research summary:

"Study shows cyclic breathing technique more effective in reducing stress than mindfulness meditation". Published in "Medical Express" online, January 16, 2023.

Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-01-cyclic-technique-effective-stress-mindfulness.html?
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Host:

Stephen Carter, founder of Stress Solutions, LLC and Stress Solutions USA. Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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Technical information:

Recorded with and final edits with Hindenburg Pro. Content edits with Twisted Wave. Microphone: Shure SM58.
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Key words:

stress, meditation, breath work, cyclic sighing, cyclic sighing breathing, relaxation, relaxation response, calm,