To speed up your heart rate, inhale longer and more vigorously than you exhale; conversely, to slow your heart rate, make your exhales longer and more vigorous than your inhales.

Breath control is essential for managing stress; focusing on long exhales can activate the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting calmness and relaxation.

Breathing techniques, particularly controlling inhalation and exhalation, can influence heart rate and overall physiological state, allowing for better regulation of stress and emotional responses.

Research shows that inhaling increases alertness in the brain, making it easier to focus and learn, while exhaling can lead to a dip in arousal and learning ability.

Double inhales followed by an extended exhale are the fastest way to bring the mind and body into a more relaxed state.

Breathing techniques are powerful because everyone has a diaphragm, which provides immediate control over brain states. Rapid breathing can signal alertness to the brain, while slow breathing can reduce levels of noradrenaline, promoting calmness.

The practice of breathwork can significantly impact heart rate variability and help manage anxiety, leading to a more coherent state of being.

The physiological sigh, which involves a double inhale followed by a long exhale, is a powerful tool for quickly calming the body and reducing stress.

When you inhale, your diaphragm moves down, expanding your lungs and allowing your heart to fill more, which can slow blood flow and trigger a response to speed up your heart rate.