Daoist Breathwork: How Ancient Techniques Regulate the Nervous System

Integrating ancient knowledge with modern analysis.

Breath is the bridge between body and mind. This concept has been central to Daoist cultivation practices for thousands of years, emphasizing the role of breathwork (調息, tiáo xī) in harmonizing physiological and mental states. In modern science, breath regulation is increasingly recognized as a powerful tool for influencing the autonomic nervous system …