Our first act in this world is to take a deep breath in. Breath is life. Yet, we are taught neither at home nor at school, about the importance of breath and its impact on the mind and body.
Observe how you breathe. There are different patterns that relate to different emotions. Just as your mind influences the breath, you can influence the state of your mind through breath as well.
Breathing techniques like Pranayamas and Sudarshan Kriya can help us calm our mind and emotions. We can control negative emotions like anger and fear, and manage stress levels using breath.