India, Sept. 4 -- S tress and anxiety have become part of modern life, making self-care rituals essential. One such tool is Bhramari Pranayama - a simple yogic breathing technique often called 'bumblebee breathing'. Sonakshi Dhamija, authorised Ashtanga yoga teacher, explains that the practice not only improves psychological wellbeing but also benefits cardiovascular and pulmonary health. It has even shown results in easing conditions such as hypertension and tinnitus. According to Dhamija, the technique produces an "immediate calming effect" during moments of stress or brain fog. "If somebody's having actual anxiety, feeling uneasy and they don't know what to do, they can just do this and it really helps," she says. A study published in the Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology backs this up, showing that regular practice lowers stress, anxiety, depression, sympathetic activity, and blood pressure. It also improves attention span, sleep quality, parasympathetic and vagal activity, and lung function. Dhamija suggests Bhramari Pranayama can be practised multiple times a day - on waking up, before bed, or anytime a mental reset is needed. The practice can last anywhere from five minutes to as long as 50 minutes, though she notes that extended sessions require focus and are better suited for trained practitioners. Importantly, it is accessible to everyone. "You just need to be able to breathe and do this," says Dhamija, adding, "It creates an echo chamber inside your own head. The vibrations produced by the breath have a calming effect on your brain's psychological function, and that is what eventually calms you down."...