Physiological Sigh
Steps:
- Take a short inhale when the circle expands(2s).
- Top it off with another quick exhale when the circle start expanding again(1s).
- Exhale slowly when the circle contracts(5s).
- Repeat 1-3 times
Benefits:
- Rapid Stress Relief: Activates the parasympathetic nervous system to calm the body within seconds.
- Reduces Anxiety:Helps lower cortisol and dampens the body’s stress response.
- Lowers Heart Rate and Blood Pressure:Promotes cardiovascular relaxation by extending the exhale.
- Improves Emotional Regulation: Resets the nervous system after emotional spikes or overwhelm.
- Enhances Sleep Readiness: Helps shift from fight-or-flight into rest mode — great before bed.
- Balances Oxygen & CO₂ Levels:Offloads excess CO₂ while oxygenating more efficiently.