Bengaluru Physiotherapist Explains Breathing Techniques to Manage Stress and Improve Health

Ms. Palak Dengla, Chief Physiotherapist at Aster RV Hospital, Bengaluru, highlights how modern lifestyles contribute to improper breathing patterns that sustain stress and tension. She explains that chronic stress overactivates the sympathetic nervous system, raising cortisol levels and causing low-grade inflammation linked to conditions like hypertension and diabetes. Dengla shares five breathing techniques that promote parasympathetic activation, helping to reduce stress, improve focus, and support recovery when practiced regularly.