Stress Management Program

Examining the Immediate and Training Effects of Regular Stress Reduction Practices on Psychophysiological Markers of Anxiety

This study will test the immediate and long term (post 4 weeks of daily practice) effectiveness of two breathwork practices, cyclic sighing and box breathing, in comparison to hypnosis and an audiobook about stress, on psychological and physiological variables.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 18 or older
• No contraindications to MRI imaging (like ferromagnetic metal in their body)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant or planning to get pregnant during study participation.
• Not able or willing to come to research location twice for MRI assessments