Resonance Breathing
Calm · Beginner · 6 rounds
5.5 breaths per minute for heart-brain coherence.
Also called coherent breathing. Synchronizes heart rate, blood pressure and nervous system - creating a state of resonance where cardiovascular and respiratory systems harmonize.
How to practice
- Inhale for 5.5 seconds (through the nose)
- Exhale for 5.5 seconds (through the nose)
Benefits
- Improves heart rate variability
- Reduces blood pressure
- Enhances mood
- Deep relaxation
When to practice
10-20 minutes daily. Benefits are cumulative over weeks.
Used in these programs
Foundation Week · Calmer Baseline · Race Week · Steady Weeks
Also used for
Breathing Exercises for Pregnancy · Postpartum Breathing Exercises · Breathing Exercises for PCOS · Breathing Exercises for Menopause and Hot Flushes