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I've struggled with anxiety for as long as I can remember, and I know I'm not alone. I find myself constantly stressed throughout my day, be it at work, in new social environments, and really during so much of my everyday life. 

When I first began experiencing these overwhelming feelings, I thought I'd eventually get over them but it hasn't been that simple. I've tried conventional methods such as meditation yet found it to be extremely inconvenient to stop my world for 30 minutes, get in a comfortable position, and think about a forest as a mindfulness exercise. 

While browsing for less commonplace solutions, I came across Moksha, a company focused on lowering stress and anxiety through wearables, and its main product: the Beam. Curious about its benefits, I decided to give it a try.

The Beam is a necklace with a slim metal pendant that has a design reminiscent of bamboo straws monks utilize in a similar fashion. It attempts to reduce your anxiety by slowing down each individual exhale, thereby triggering your parasympathetic nervous system while stabilizing the hormones that invoke panic in your body. 

Rather than doing deep breathing yourself, the necklace assists exhalation allowing you to put all your focus into simply taking a breath. They come in 4 colors, are made of high-quality stainless steel, and retail at $50 each. 

I was admittedly skeptical at first. Could a breathing necklace really be the one-stop solution I'd been looking for? I immediately began researching the concept of deep breathing and looking for expert opinions to see if the science behind Moksha held up. 

I spoke with Richie Bostcok, also known as "The Breath Guy", who has over 8 years of experience in breathwork. He mentioned how breathing exercises completely changed his life; they helped him balance his nervous system and gave him emotional regulation and stability, enhanced creativity, and better sleep patterns. 

"Breathwork assists in unwinding distresses and tensions in the limbic system, while reducing reactivity to certain triggers," Bostcok told Insider. "Talk therapy has been such a focus for a long time but somatic therapy is a huge portion of overcoming PTSD, past emotional struggles, existent anxiety, and its physical impacts. Using your breath to create a foundation of regulated wellness can help with difficult memories stored in the body and allow for the discharge of the energy associated."

Bostcok also mentioned that having a tool dedicated to breathwork is a great way to segment your efforts. "By taking advantage of the extended exhale, you're activating your parasympathetic nervous system."

I was starting to be convinced.

I've used my Beam for over 3 months now and I feel it's made a tremendous impact. I can wear it with professional or casual attire and if I don't want people questioning what it is, I can simply keep it tucked into my shirt. 

The necklace also comes with an app that includes tons of guided breathing exercises I can use with the tool anywhere. Walking through Beam exercises alongside the app really helps me set aside proper time to practice breathwork daily and I love the data and personalization elements. I found it particularly useful while commuting to work, between meetings, and even while going on walks with my dog.

While the Beam obviously has an upfront cost, it's well worth the price since you'd likely pay more for a normal pendant of that quality. It's accessible whenever you need to stay centered and it's highly portable and stylish.

Yes, with its affordable price point and sleek styling, the Moksha Beam is a no-brainer to assist you in your day-to-day stress relief. There's no commitment similar to a fitness class and you're able to institute breathwork in your personal habits and self-care routine. 

With the current ongoing shift to focusing on self-care, Moksha destigmatizes access to mental wellness, while building a foundation for your emotional regulation. 

All Moksha's products follow a "one size fits all" model and while I personally had no issues, the chain for the Beam only comes in one length (24 in). 

Moksha's Beam is a unique accessory I wear every day as a tangible reminder to help deal with my anxiety. After having used the product and mobile app for a few months now, I've found the Beam to be highly effective whenever I feel anxious or stressed.

The durability and elegance of the jewelry alone are enough to warrant the cost but the added benefit of keeping me calm and relaxed by slowing down my breathing is where the product shines. For anyone who's had a hard time finding effective coping mechanisms for their stress and anxiety like me, I highly recommend trying it out.

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