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Breathing, yoga, and healthy boundaries: Why the Army is taking a new training approach


Published on 2025-01-28 12:43:10 - MSN
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  • It's not just lessons in hand-to-hand combat. New soldiers are taught coping strategies, texting etiquette, and the signs of a toxic relationship.

The U.S. Army is implementing a new training approach focused on enhancing soldiers' mental and physical health through practices like breathing exercises, yoga, and setting healthy boundaries. This initiative, part of the broader Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) program, aims to improve soldiers' resilience, reduce stress, and prevent injuries by integrating mind-body techniques into their daily routines. The training includes sessions on diaphragmatic breathing to manage stress, yoga for physical fitness and mental clarity, and education on establishing personal boundaries to foster better interpersonal relationships and self-care. This shift reflects a growing recognition within the military of the importance of mental health alongside physical conditioning, aiming to create a more balanced and effective fighting force.

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