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Calming Heart Coherence Breathing

by Marc König

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The benefits of this heart coherence breathing exercise include reduced stress & anxiety, improved heart rate variability (HRV), better emotional regulation, and enhanced overall wellbeing. This technique is designed to achieve a balanced state in the autonomic nervous system, promoting relaxation and calmness of the mind. Breathing Rate: 3×3min Rounds Round 1: 4 seconds Inhale/ 4 seconds Exhale. Round 2: 5 seconds Inhale/ 5 seconds Exhale. Round 3: 6 seconds Inhale/ 6 seconds Exhale Explanation: Find a quiet, comfortable place to practice. Sit or lie down in a relaxed position. Focus on making your breath smooth and rhythmic. Avoid holding your breath at the top of the inhale or the bottom of the exhale. Engage the diaphragm during breathing. Allow the belly to expand on the inhale and contract on the exhale. Maintain awareness of your breath. Music from Uppbeat: Ambient-boy/delicate-texture License code: LWCSWGCLZAZD810U

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Transcript

Hello and welcome to this breathing exercise.

Coherent breathing is a simple way to reduce stress and calm your mind.

We will do three rounds.

In each round we will extend inhale as well as exhale for one second.

We will start off with a ratio of 4 seconds inhale and 4 seconds exhale.

Lay or sit down and make yourself comfortable.

Close your eyes and relax.

And just focus on your breathing.

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Take a big breath in and we will start on the exhale.

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Well done.

Let your breathing return to normal.

Just stay here for a couple of breaths.

Relax.

And whenever you're ready,

We're going to start with round number 2.

We inhale for 5 seconds and we exhale for 5 seconds.

Take a big breath in and we start on the exhale.

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We are going to start with round number 3.

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And return to your normal breath.

I'm inviting you to stay in this moment for a little bit longer.

Feel the relaxation of your body and calmness of your mind.

And if you feel ready,

Just gently start to wiggle your toes,

Move your fingers and slowly come back.

Thanks for breathing with me.

My name is Mark.

I wish you a wonderful day wherever you are.

Meet your Teacher

Marc KönigAuckland, Neuseeland

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Recent Reviews

Zoe

December 9, 2025

Great breath workout. Feeling better already. Thank you

Michael

August 20, 2025

Mark, that was amazing! i didn’t want to breathe at the end as my body didn’t need to for some time. Brilliant for clarity, thank you 🙏

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