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Transform Your Life with the Skill of Breathing
Why Your Breath Matters to Your Heart Physiology
- Breath is more than just oxygen—it directly influences your heart rate, blood pressure, and overall cardiovascular health. When you breathe too shallowly or too quickly, your nervous system remains in a heightened fight-or-flight state, increasing heart rate variability (HRV) instability and stress on the heart.
Coherent Breathing optimizes the relationship between your breath and heart by encouraging slow, rhythmic breathing at 5-6 breaths per minute. This rate aligns with your body's natural rhythms and enhances heart rate variability (HRV)—a key indicator of cardiovascular and nervous system balance.
How to Practice Coherent Breathing
Find a Comfortable Position
- Sit or lie down in a relaxed position
Breathe in for 5-6 Seconds
- Inhale gently through your nose
Breathe Out for 5-6 Seconds
- Exhale slowly through your nose or mouth
Stay Relaxed & Steady
- Keep your breath smooth and effortless
Repeat for 5-10 Minutes
- Try this daily to experience its full benefits
Coherent Breathing benefits heart physiology
Enhances Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
A steady, rhythmic breath pattern increases HRV, which reflects a healthier, more resilient heart.
Regulates Blood Pressure
Slow, controlled breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous system, reducing strain on the cardiovascular system and lowering blood pressure naturally.
Improves Heart-Brain Coherence
Your heart and brain communicate through the autonomic nervous system. When breathing is erratic, so is this connection. Coherent Breathing synchronizes these signals, leading to improved emotional regulation and mental clarity.
Reduces Inflammation & Oxidative Stress
Shallow, rapid breathing can increase cortisol levels and inflammation, which negatively impact heart health. Coherent Breathing counteracts this by reducing stress hormones and promoting a state of relaxation.