Ever had a pregnant wife and then one in labor? Ever had a real panic attack and potentially feeling more come on? Ever had a child who is inhaling so rapidly that they cannot calm themselves down?
Slow deep intentional breaths work in the above. If you haven't experienced these first hand, then maybe you think it's a bunch of crap. But it is in no way a placebo.
Even if you are a "healthy adult", I think the point is that you should practice these types of breathing exercises so you know how to handle situations where you need it. Additionally, I would say even if you don't have extreme stuff like above, teaching yourself how to breathe properly even for exercising is very important. It may sound stupid but a lot of people just don't breath properly when exercising, it's not natural.
Just sit there yourself and do some intentional deep breathing for a few moments.. it will feel very different and probably 'good'.
While a fair point, “practice” is not how these apps are sold or how wellness breathing is pitched. It’s pitched as a direct solution to general stress, which is the issue I have, as that seems far from consensus.
Because of how the placebo effect works, I could do any number of things to feel that “good” effect, and I think that’s important to know.
Slow deep intentional breaths work in the above. If you haven't experienced these first hand, then maybe you think it's a bunch of crap. But it is in no way a placebo.
Even if you are a "healthy adult", I think the point is that you should practice these types of breathing exercises so you know how to handle situations where you need it. Additionally, I would say even if you don't have extreme stuff like above, teaching yourself how to breathe properly even for exercising is very important. It may sound stupid but a lot of people just don't breath properly when exercising, it's not natural.
Just sit there yourself and do some intentional deep breathing for a few moments.. it will feel very different and probably 'good'.