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Why controlled breathing sometimes increases anxiety

I learned breathing techniques in yoga teacher training but when I try to use them for sleep my breath feels forced and artificial

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The mind creates tension when it tries to manipulate natural processes that function best with gentle awareness.

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“Where Are You with Sleep and learning — the consolidation of knowledge?”

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