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Hack Your Breath: 5 Minutes to a Calmer, More Resilient You 🧘
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Ever felt your heart race and your breath quicken under stress? What if you had a built-in reset button for those moments—a tool to instantly calm your body's alarm system and tap into your "rest and digest" mode?
In this episode, we're unpacking the science of breathwork. We’ll explain how consciously slowing and deepening your breath sends a direct signal to your brain that it's safe, which activates your parasympathetic nervous system and triggers a cascade of benefits, from lowering your heart rate and blood pressure to boosting mood and improving digestion.
Next, we’ll dive into a recent Stanford study that proves breathwork can be more effective than mindfulness meditation for improving mood and reducing anxiety. You'll learn the practical, science-backed techniques you can use anywhere, including:
Cyclic Sighing: The powerful two-part inhale and long, slow exhale that was shown to be the most effective technique for boosting mood.
Box Breathing: The simple, four-count inhale, hold, exhale, hold technique used by Navy SEALs to ground themselves under pressure.
4-7-8 Breathing: The quick, calming method perfect for anxiety relief or helping you drift off to sleep.
This episode is your guide to a more resilient you. You'll learn how a simple habit—just five minutes a day—can help you reclaim your calm, lower cortisol, and build a healthier, more balanced life.
Tune in to discover the power of your breath and to ponder the question: what new patterns for well-being could you unlock just by paying attention to something you do all day anyway.
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By Wellness Frontier PodcastEnjoying the show? Support our mission and help keep the content coming by buying us a coffee.
Ever felt your heart race and your breath quicken under stress? What if you had a built-in reset button for those moments—a tool to instantly calm your body's alarm system and tap into your "rest and digest" mode?
In this episode, we're unpacking the science of breathwork. We’ll explain how consciously slowing and deepening your breath sends a direct signal to your brain that it's safe, which activates your parasympathetic nervous system and triggers a cascade of benefits, from lowering your heart rate and blood pressure to boosting mood and improving digestion.
Next, we’ll dive into a recent Stanford study that proves breathwork can be more effective than mindfulness meditation for improving mood and reducing anxiety. You'll learn the practical, science-backed techniques you can use anywhere, including:
Cyclic Sighing: The powerful two-part inhale and long, slow exhale that was shown to be the most effective technique for boosting mood.
Box Breathing: The simple, four-count inhale, hold, exhale, hold technique used by Navy SEALs to ground themselves under pressure.
4-7-8 Breathing: The quick, calming method perfect for anxiety relief or helping you drift off to sleep.
This episode is your guide to a more resilient you. You'll learn how a simple habit—just five minutes a day—can help you reclaim your calm, lower cortisol, and build a healthier, more balanced life.
Tune in to discover the power of your breath and to ponder the question: what new patterns for well-being could you unlock just by paying attention to something you do all day anyway.