Ever struggle to keep up with the heavy yoga breathing that everyone around you seems to do effortlessly? Well, it’s time to hone in your skills—in the name of gut health. According to a new study, pranayama—AKA the Ayurvedic breathing technique practiced in yoga—may lower stress-related inflammation in the body, Psychology Today reports. Inflammation can lead to GI conditions like Celiac disease, as well as allergies, skin issues, headaches, and chronic diseases, doctors say. And Frank Lipman, MD, even argues…
20 minutes of this simple breathing technique could lower your inflammation
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