@headfulness: Vagus Nerve Reset - 1 Minute Breathing Exercise Practice breathing exercises anytime with my app Pocket Breath Coach (link in bio) Breathing exercises can activate the vagus nerve, which helps calm the body and reduce stress. Slow, deep breaths trigger the parasympathetic nervous system, lowering heart rate and promoting relaxation. This effect can be measured through Heart Rate Variability (HRV). When the vagus nerve is stimulated, HRV increases. For busy people, this simple breathing pattern offers a quick way to relax and feel more balanced. Most deep breathing exercise can stimulate the vagus nerve, but I came across 2 studies where the 4-4-6-2 pattern produced measurable vagus nerve stimulation. - inhale 4 seconds - hold 4 seconds - exhale 6 seconds - hold 2 seconds Try it out and let me know what you think! References: Vagal Mediation of Low-Frequency Heart Rate Variability During Slow Yogic Breathing https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29771730/ Sudarshan Kriya yogic breathing in the treatment of stress, anxiety, and depression https://www.researchgate.net/publication/7984597_Sudarshan_Kriya_Yogic_Breathing_in_the_Treatment_of_Stress_Anxiety_and_Depression_Part_I-Neurophysiologic_Model

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