Your heart races, your jaw is clenched, your muscles tighten. Maybe you’re stuck in traffic, your kid just dropped a jar of spaghetti sauce on the supermarket floor or your neighbor is running the mower in the middle of your summer barbeque. Regardless of the reason, stress can cause the whole body and brain to react. These are the moments when focused breathing practices can shut down the tension and amp up the calm you need to manage the situation. Regain control Your breath becomes a…