Breathing Category
Essential practices for relaxation and stress relief
Breathing at 5-6 breaths per minute to maximize heart rate variability and bring heart, lungs, and brain into coherence.
A pattern of four equal phases—inhale, hold, exhale, hold—to regulate the nervous system and calm the mind.
A calming practice where the inhale is 4 counts, the breath is held for 7 counts, and the exhale is 8 counts, promoting parasympathetic activation.
Inhaling and exhaling for the same duration (e.g., 4 seconds each) to achieve balance in the nervous system.
Focuses on fully engaging the diaphragm and abdominal muscles to achieve deeper, slower breaths, maximizing oxygen exchange and promoting relaxation.
A foundational yogic breathing technique that promotes full and complete breathing by systematically filling three regions: the belly (abdomen), the ribcage (middle chest), and the upper chest. This methodical approach ensures the lungs are utilized to their full capacity, enhancing oxygen intake and promoting relaxation.
A quick, sharp double inhale through the nose followed by a prolonged, audible exhale through the mouth. Scientifically proven to quickly relieve anxiety and stress by reinflating collapsed alveoli in the lungs.