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Breath--something we do 20,000 times a day--is one of the body’s most important functions, and one that we can notice in every moment. 

There are many ways the mind can affect the physical body. Soft Belly Breathing can bring a sense of relaxation and body awareness.

You can only take a breath in the present moment; not the past and not the future. Mindful awareness practices often begin by paying attention to breathing. One reason for this is that the breath is the bridge between our sympathetic (“fight or flight”) and parasympathetic (“rest and digest”) nervous systems.

Mindful breathing increases the flow of oxygen to your brain and allows your nervous system to promote a state of calmness. As your body experiences this state of calmness, you may learn to quiet your mind.

Practicing mindful awareness during the mundane or the uncomfortable moments can help us to slow down and appreciate the joyful ones.

Periods of incredible change often lead to busy minds--and anxiety and stress. Paced breathing can guide us back to a more balanced state.

Wake up stiff and dragging? There's a fix for that — and it only takes a few minutes. Here's how to rise and move!

Your body carries you through every moment. Gentle practices like progressive muscle relaxation help release tension and calm your mind.

Life yourself up! Even in heavy moments, you can rise. Guided imagery offers a gentle path toward calm, comfort, and renewed hope.

After a devastating spinal cord injury, Veteran Mark Maloney rebuilt strength through VA SCI care and now inspires others by returning to racing at age 90.

After losing both legs and facing life-threatening illness, Veteran Sedric Anderson found new purpose and strength through adaptive sports.

Virtual reality devices help Veterans by offering additional ways to manage issues affecting their physical and mental health.