{"id":981,"date":"2025-05-19T17:32:55","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T17:32:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artofliving.org\/us-en\/blog\/?p=981"},"modified":"2025-11-24T07:02:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T07:02:30","slug":"travel-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artofliving.org\/us-en\/blog\/stress\/travel-anxiety","title":{"rendered":"Travel Anxiety: Breathe Your Way to Calm On the Fly"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"981\" class=\"elementor elementor-981\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ea0f4c0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default jltma-glass-effect-no\" data-id=\"ea0f4c0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b2fb228 jltma-glass-effect-no\" data-id=\"b2fb228\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf4f3ab jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"cf4f3ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><h1>Travel Anxiety: Breathe Your Way to Calm On the Fly<\/h1><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92f2388 jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"92f2388\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"721\" height=\"481\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artofliving.org\/us-en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/woman-experiencing-travel-anxiety.jpg.webp\" class=\"custom-featured-image wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artofliving.org\/us-en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/woman-experiencing-travel-anxiety.jpg.webp 721w, https:\/\/www.artofliving.org\/us-en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/woman-experiencing-travel-anxiety.jpg-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.artofliving.org\/us-en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/woman-experiencing-travel-anxiety.jpg-196x130.webp 196w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 721px) 100vw, 721px\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef26a2c jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ef26a2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>More than ever, people are making plans to travel so they can enjoy a much-needed vacation. They either want to see loved ones in familiar places, or escape recent confinements with said loved ones, and travel without them to a brand new destination!<\/p> \n\n<p>It turns out that even if you didn\u2019t have pre-existing anxiety, traveling in today\u2019s world is super stressful! Between viruses and canceled flights, vacation anxiety is REAL.<\/p>\n\n<p>No worries, we\u2019ve got your back! Read on for travel anxiety tips, plus the best ways to breathe your way to better mental health.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72dd621 jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"72dd621\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofliving.org\/us-en\/blog\/stress\/travel-anxiety\/#Anxiety_disorders\" >Anxiety disorders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofliving.org\/us-en\/blog\/stress\/travel-anxiety\/#Is_travel_anxiety_an_anxiety_disorder\" >Is travel anxiety an anxiety disorder?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofliving.org\/us-en\/blog\/stress\/travel-anxiety\/#What_is_travel_anxiety\" >What is travel anxiety?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofliving.org\/us-en\/blog\/stress\/travel-anxiety\/#What_triggers_travel_anxiety\" >What triggers travel anxiety?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofliving.org\/us-en\/blog\/stress\/travel-anxiety\/#What_does_travel_anxiety_disorder_look_like\" >What does travel anxiety disorder look like?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofliving.org\/us-en\/blog\/stress\/travel-anxiety\/#What_can_I_do_to_help_ease_my_travel_anxiety\" >What can I do to help ease my travel anxiety?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofliving.org\/us-en\/blog\/stress\/travel-anxiety\/#A_different_kind_of_travel_insurance\" >A different kind of travel insurance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anxiety_disorders\"><\/span>Anxiety disorders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0eb3c0 jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e0eb3c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When anxiety is severe it might be a disorder. Here are some of the medically recognized anxiety disorders.<\/p><ul><li>Generalized anxiety disorder<\/li><li>Obsessive-compulsive disorder<\/li><li>Panic disorder<\/li><li>Post traumatic stress disorder<\/li><li><span class=\"link_to_anchor_grey\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofliving.org\/us-en\/stress\/relief\/social-anxiety\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Social anxiety<\/a><\/span>\u00a0disorder<\/li><\/ul><p>Which type of anxiety is missing?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69fdc63 jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"69fdc63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_travel_anxiety_an_anxiety_disorder\"><\/span>Is travel anxiety an anxiety disorder?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a42a26 jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9a42a26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The moment you hear the word \u201cdisorder,\u201d a wave of worry just might be coming your way. Interestingly, one definition of disorder is a \u201cstate of confusion.\u201d Isn\u2019t that one of the things anxiety does to us to begin with? <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e48e8e7 jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e48e8e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Often anxiety prevents us from thinking clearly. And nobody likes to feel debilitated in that way. But technically, an anxiety disorder is defined as an illness that disrupts normal physical or mental functions.<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b6fb05 jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1b6fb05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Good news! Though they may share many related traits,\u00a0<span class=\"link_to_anchor_grey\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/anxiety\/travel-anxiety#:~:text=While%20not%20an%20officially%20diagnosed,enjoying%20any%20aspect%20of%20traveling.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel anxiety is not officially diagnosed as a mental health condition<\/a><\/span>\u00a0or an anxiety disorder.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa72b0d jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fa72b0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_travel_anxiety\"><\/span>What is travel anxiety?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5bb5de jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f5bb5de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Travel anxiety is the\u00a0<span class=\"link_to_anchor_grey\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofliving.org\/us-en\/stress\/relief\/how-to-stop-worrying\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">worry<\/a><\/span>\u00a0of what might or might not happen just before or during travel. Some anxiety about traveling is completely normal. But if it manifests as a panic attack, or extreme anxiety that becomes debilitating and interferes with traveling, then you may need professional help.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53f9334 jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"53f9334\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_triggers_travel_anxiety\"><\/span>What triggers travel anxiety?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e0f82b jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9e0f82b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Anxiety triggers can vary from person to person, but there are some common triggers to recognize:<\/p><ul><li>Past experiences<\/li><li>Unfamiliar places<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.philbrook-law.com\/personal-injury\/car-accidents\/vancouver-hit-and-run-accident-lawyers\/\">Traffic<\/a><\/li><li>Crowds<\/li><li>Fear of the unknown<\/li><li>Security checks<\/li><li>Negative emotions<\/li><li>Fear of flying<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07b3501 jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"07b3501\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_travel_anxiety_disorder_look_like\"><\/span>What does travel anxiety disorder look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba12cff jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ba12cff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGuided imagery meditation isn\u2019t for everyone, and many people prefer true meditation, a practice that puts your mind to rest rather than engaging the senses. If you would like to try meditation, we recommend the following alternatives. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-749dcb1 jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"749dcb1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The cons<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce0d700 jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ce0d700\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Here are some of the symptoms you may experience with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagnerinjury.com\/practice-areas\/car-accidents\/\">travel<\/a> anxiety.<\/p><p><b>This list is in no way a diagnostic tool. You should always speak with your doctor or mental health professional when you have health concerns.<\/b><\/p><ul><li>Increased blood<\/li><li>pressure<\/li><li>Rapid heart rate<\/li><li>Difficulty breathing<\/li><li>Trouble focusing<\/li><li>Nausea and diarrhea<\/li><li>Restlessness and<\/li><li>agitation<\/li><li>Difficulty sleeping<\/li><li>Panic attacks<\/li><li>Sweating<\/li><\/ul><p>Truthfully, the list above could be related to any number of physical or mental illnesses. But if you find that these symptoms occur when you are thinking of traveling, or during travel, and they are severe, then you may want to speak with your doctor.<\/p><p>If your symptoms are on the milder side, read on for how you can manage your travel anxiety.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12d71ba jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"12d71ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_do_to_help_ease_my_travel_anxiety\"><\/span>What can I do to help ease my travel anxiety?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff061e7 jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff061e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Planning ahead is one of the best things you can do when dealing with pre-travel anxiety. Packing for practical what-ifs helps to put our minds at ease. So does leaving a little early, so you catch your flight on time.<\/p> \n\n<p>Here&#8217;s more on what you can do when you are having trouble controlling anxiety.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f38ab2 jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0f38ab2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Travel anxiety tips<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac2f009 jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ac2f009\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Plan ahead and use any of these tips to give you better coping skills, so you can manage travel anxiety like a pro.<\/p><ol><li><b>Nourish yourself.<\/b> Our bodies function better when we take care of them. Staying hydrated is important for physical health. It would be good to make sure you have snacks too. Being prepared for a long gap in between meals, and maintaining blood sugar levels helps keep anxiety at bay.<\/li><li><b>Avoid stimulants and depressants.<\/b> What happens when you caffeinate while anxious? Let\u2019s just say, it\u2019s not pretty or fun! The same is true with alcohol, just not a good mix with anxiety. Best to avoid consuming stimulants or depressants before and during traveling.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Avoid known triggers.\u00a0This requires you to know what your triggers are. Take a little time to reflect on past experiences. Is there a family member who always says something negative to you just as you are about to go out the door? Maybe skip watching any bad news before your upcoming trip. Knowing and avoiding triggers will help you travel with less\u00a0<span class=\"link_to_anchor_grey\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofliving.org\/us-en\/blog\/how-to-relieve-stress-breath-meditation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stress<\/a><\/span>\u00a0and more ease.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Visualize.<\/strong>\u00a0Visualizing the outcome you want is really an act of faith. Realize that the worst-case scenario you tend to imagine never happens, not even close. Have a little faith. Know that only the best will happen, and visualize how potentially wonderful your trip can be.\u00a0<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Shake it off.<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Trapped anxious energy can be thrown out of the body by simply shaking your hands for a minute or two. If you feel self-conscious about shaking your hands in front of others, you can do this in the privacy of a restroom. A brisk walk can also be helpful.\u00a0<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Yoga you can do anywhere.\u00a0<\/strong>You don\u2019t need a yoga mat to\u00a0<span class=\"link_to_anchor_grey\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofliving.org\/us-en\/yoga\/poses\/suksma-yoga\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">do this relaxing routine<\/a><\/span>. You can even practice while flying on an airplane.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Breathe.<\/strong>\u00a0Among relaxation techniques, deep breathing is key. There\u2019s a direct connection between our emotions and our breathing patterns. One super simple, yet effective way to reduce anxiety is to use straw breath exercise.\u00a0<span class=\"link_to_anchor_grey\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/wtoXDEgtm18\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch this video to learn how.<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong><span class=\"link_to_anchor_grey\"><a href=\"https:\/\/event.us.artofliving.org\/us-en\/journey-app\/?utm_source=post&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_content=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Use a meditation app<\/a><\/span>.<\/strong>\u00a0There is no better way to ease your anxiety than with guided meditation. Pop in your earbuds and tune into a calmer you.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-040c7f8 jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"040c7f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_different_kind_of_travel_insurance\"><\/span>A different kind of travel insurance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1076a40 jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1076a40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>What if you could do something tangible to improve your travel experience in the long term? Something that would ensure you would be calmer and more centered come what may! Sounds worth exploring, right?!?<\/p><p>We already mentioned that all-important word-\u00a0Breathe. Your breath holds the secret for reducing stress and anxiety, and it can be unlocked using the evidence-based technique,\u00a0<span class=\"link_to_anchor_grey\"><a href=\"https:\/\/event.us.artofliving.org\/us-en\/online-course-2\/?utm_source=post&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_content=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SKY Breath Meditation<\/a><\/span>! SKY is the best travel health insurance you could ask for.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2756ac2 jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2756ac2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">With up to a 78% reduction in serum cortisol levels (the stress hormone), and a significant decrease in both clinical and non-clinical anxiety, SKY helps you feel centered with greater mental focus. SKY also boosts your immunity, gives you healthier blood pressure, and even enhances sleep.<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86b4bc4 jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"86b4bc4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In short, SKY improves your daily life so you can be ready for any stressful situations on your next trip.<\/p>\n<p><b>To learn more about SKY Breath Meditation, just click on the image below and attend a FREE session online.<\/b><\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 5px; color: rgb(111, 114, 131); font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px !important;\"><span style=\"border: 0px; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline;\">Add SKY to your daily routine, plan ahead, and you&#8217;re ready to take off!<\/span><\/p><div><span style=\"border: 0px; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline;\"><br><\/span><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0456c9 jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a0456c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"721\" height=\"286\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artofliving.org\/us-en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/unnamed-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-990\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artofliving.org\/us-en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/unnamed-1.png 721w, https:\/\/www.artofliving.org\/us-en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/unnamed-1-300x119.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 721px) 100vw, 721px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More than ever, people are making plans to travel so they can enjoy a much-needed vacation. 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