A new peer-reviewed paper co-authored by Dr. Patricia Gerbarg examines how voluntarily regulated breathing practices affect stress physiology and emotional balance.
A new peer-reviewed publication co-authored by Dr. Patricia Gerbarg reviews the growing evidence base for voluntarily regulated breathing practices, and what current research suggests about their effects on the autonomic nervous system, stress reactivity and emotional regulation.
The paper draws together clinical studies, field reports from humanitarian settings and physiological research, and discusses how such practices can be taught safely to people living with anxiety, prolonged stress and the effects of trauma.
Why it matters
Peer-reviewed work of this kind helps healthcare systems, schools and humanitarian organisations make informed decisions about introducing breath-centred practices alongside existing care.
