Breathwork (cyclic sighing)
Also known as: physiological sigh, double inhale exhale, cyclic sighing
DDiscouraged18/1001 studies referenced
A specific breathing pattern — double inhale through the nose followed by a long exhale — shown to acutely reduce stress and heart rate.
How to do it
- 1Inhale through the nose
- 2At the top, take a second short inhale (sniff) to fully expand lungs
- 3Slowly exhale through the mouth (extend the exhale)
- 4Repeat for 5 minutes
- 5Even one cycle can reduce acute stress
Safety notes
Very safe. May cause light-headedness if done too forcefully.
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