Coherent Breathing
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How to Practice
Breathe in slowly through your nose for 6 seconds. Breathe out slowly through your nose for 6 seconds. No pauses between inhale and exhale. Maintain this steady rhythm.
Tips
Optimizes heart rate variability
Can be done anywhere
Best practiced daily for 10+ minutes
Pairs well with meditation
Safety Notes
- • Adjust timing if 6 seconds feels too long initially
About This Practice
Breathe at 5 breaths per minute (inhale 6 seconds, exhale 6 seconds). Optimizes heart rate variability and reduces anxiety.
How to Practice
Breathe in slowly through your nose for 6 seconds. Breathe out slowly through your nose for 6 seconds. No pauses between inhale and exhale. Maintain this steady rhythm.
Tips
Optimizes heart rate variability
Can be done anywhere
Best practiced daily for 10+ minutes
Pairs well with meditation
Precautions
Adjust timing if 6 seconds feels too long initially