breathing exercise
A breathing exercise is a ritualized exchange of air hailed as the path to inner peace, doubling as a glorified placebo. With every exaggerated inhale, one believes stress evaporates, conveniently ignoring the real-world chaos. The more you puff out your chest on a yoga mat, the more you’re convinced that your breath’s the only thing that matters. In reality, oxygen intake barely changes, exposing the comforting illusion mirrored by truth.