Yawning activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for promoting relaxation and reducing stress. (Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8902321/)

By triggering these physiological responses, yawning can help alleviate symptoms of anxiety, making it a simple and effective way to manage stress and promote a sense of calm.

I think we all know that feeling of getting a really good yawn.

The good news is you don’t have to just wait for a yawn to come along.

You can yawn whenever you want.

Yawning may come naturally, but you can also induce it on demand with some practice. Here’s how:

1. Open your mouth wide
2. Wiggle your jaw and throat
3. Focus on the feeling of a yawn coming on
4. If you still can’t yawn, watch a video of someone else or an animal yawning. Here’s a good one:

To use yawning for stress relief, try yawning for 5 to 10 minutes, yawning over and over.

The Result: More Relaxed and Less Anxious

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