If you've never heard of free diving, imagine this. Launching yourself hundreds of feet into the sea with little more than a mask, a heavy dose of bravery and one deep breath. Spear fisherman and ...

Now that I’ve made that everyday statement to you (or perhaps it is a commanding directive aimed at you), suggesting that you are to take a deep breath, what would you do next? I suppose you could ...

If you’ve ever been stressed or anxious (let's be honest, that's all of us at some point), you’ve probably been told to take a deep breath. In the moment, it can be hard to do. Especially if you’re ...

When someone tells you to "just take a deep breath," the advice rarely lands, and new research suggests there's a real reason ...

Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., one of the best players in baseball, takes one deep breath before every pitch. Illustration: Eamonn Dalton / The Athletic; Greg Fiume / Getty Images Peak newsletter | ...

Rooted in ancient practices, the modern science of breathwork reveals focusing on your breath not only brings instant stress ...

Editor’s Note: This story is a part of Peak, The Athletic’s new desk covering leadership, personal development and success through the lens of sports. Peak aims to connect readers to ideas they can ...

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