Cyclic Sighing

This guided meditation is an introduction to Cyclic Sighing. Cyclic sighing is an evidence-based breathing technique that can help you have a more positive mood and less stress. This meditation will explain how to do Cyclic Sighing and then guide you through five rounds of it. The meditation is designed to be short so it can easily fit into your day.

Transcript

A 2023 study by Stanford showed that cyclic sighing is one of the best breathing techniques. Regular use for 5 minutes a day can produce an overall more positive mood. And overall reduced physiological stress. Cyclic sighing is a breathing routine where you breathe in twice and then sigh out. The goal of the two intakes of air is to make certain the lungs are good and full. The first intake is a little longer and slower. The second is a little bit short and quick. Sighing is a natural way to comfort and soothe the body and release emotion. The sigh is designed to be slow. Maybe allow your shoulders to sag and the jaw to release as you sigh. For this meditation, We're going to do five rounds of cyclic sighing. Allow yourself a moment to get ready. And begin. Breathe in… and in. Sigh. Breathe in. And in. . . Sigh. Breathe in. And in. . . Sigh Breathe in. . . And in. . . Sigh Breathe in… and in. . . Sigh. Excellent. Now feel free to go back to normal breathing and feel free to try cyclic sighing on your own or come back here for a little extra support and company