Sighing is a natural way of calming the mind. The simplest form of relaxing breathing is the complete breath. By gaining control of the breathing process and through it, the respiratory control centre inside the brain, they could gain control of all the involuntary reflex activities of the body. For this purpose very extensive and elaborate breathing techniques were developed to gain total control of the human personality, including relaxation, of body and mind. Complete mastery over emotion is achieved.
Stress is caused by emotions, chiefly fear.
2. cleansing breath - releases tension, induces sleep 3. Ujjai in Sanskrit 6. Breathing for persons with heart problems. To survive an emergency heart attack when alone. Yoga brings about mental relaxation through a two-pronged approach.