About this episode Unlock daily tranquility and sharpened focus with this guided Coherent Breathing routine. This session offers clear, intentional instructions to help you reset and recharge, fostering a profound sense of calm and mental clarity. Learn to harness your breath as a powerful tool for well-being, leaving each practice feeling grounded, refreshed, and ready to tackle your day with renewed energy.
0:00 your heart doesn't beat like a metronome0:07 the space between each beat is always changing a measure called heart rate variability yesterday we used breath to build morning energy today we use it to bring that very rhythm into balance this is called coherent breathing breathing at a rate of about five or six breaths per minute0:38 this simple rhythm sends a signal of safety through your entire nervous system it brings your heart lungs and brain into a state of coherence0:53 a state of calm focused balance so let's begin1:02 find a comfortable seat resting your hands in your lap allowing your eyes to soften or gently close1:15 just start by noticing your breath as it is right now1:22 381:25 rediscover your purity1:31 now we'll begin the rhythm a gentle inhale for five a smooth exhale for five1:44 inhale two three four five1:53 exhale1:58 two three four five2:06 inhale feeling the belly expand2:12 exhale letting the shoulders drop2:18 inhale two three four five2:28 exhale two three four five2:36 so in this next few minutes let us embrace this gift of calm and stillness to bring to the surface the best part of who we are like a circle2:55 let's take a moment to step back and find your center i am here to guide you through this process no pause at the bottom3:09 inhale two three four five3:18 exhale softening the jaw3:24 two3:28 three3:33 four3:39 five3:44 now let the counting fade into the background3:51 just feel the rhythm a five second wave coming in a five second wave going out4:05 simply resting in this steady balanced flow4:11 allowing your body to be breathed4:16 and now gently let the rhythm go4:22 returning to your natural breath noticing any shift any new space you've created4:34 when you're ready you can slowly open your eyes this balance is now yours to carry