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Mindful Breathing

Box breathing (4-4-4-4) activates the parasympathetic nervous system, reducing cortisol by up to 20%. Practice for 5 minutes to reset your stress response.

A rolled exercise mat beside a steel water bottle and a folded towel on a wooden floor near a window.