2. Understanding Heart Rate Control
[Definition]
Your heart rate changes with your breath. Inhaling speeds it up, and exhaling slows it down.
[Example]
I would notice my heart racing when I’m anxious, so I take a moment to exhale longer than I inhale.
[Application]
Before a big game or event, I make sure to take a few long exhales to bring my heart rate down and stay calm.
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When we feel stress, our bodies go into overdrive, and we often don’t even realize it. Our hearts race, our muscles tense, and our minds go a mile a minute. But here’s the good news: we can flip the switch back to calmness using just our breath. Huberman’s research highlights how easy it is to tap into our body’s systems to chill out fast. So, let’s learn some super practical breathing tricks that can help us manage our stress and stay in control!
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1. The mindful sigh
You should be sitting comfortably for this. I do it at my desk when I notice key symptoms of stress like shallow breathing, tense shoulders or an increased heart rate.
- Take a deep, long inhale through your nose for five seconds and hold.
- Take another...
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