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4-7-8 Breathing

Four in, seven held, eight out, no empty hold. Better before bed than at a desk.

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Box Breathing

The classic four-count square. Press start and follow the box — no signup, no install, nothing saved.

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Extended Exhale

Twice as long out as in. The simplest way to lean on the parasympathetic side.

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Coherent Breathing

Five and a half breaths a minute, which is roughly where heart rate variability peaks

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Physiological Sigh

Double inhale, long exhale, three rounds. Half a minute and you are done.

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Breathing Exercises

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