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Return To Calm: Gentle Cortisol Detox
Rated
4.9
Type
guided
Activity
Meditation
Suitable for
Everyone
Plays
364
This is a short and simple practice designed to help regulate your nervous system anytime you’re feeling anxious, overstimulated, or unsettled. Using a gentle 4-second inhale through the nose and a slow 8-second exhale through the mouth, this breath pattern activates the vagus nerve and supports your shift into the parasympathetic state — the part of your nervous system responsible for rest, recovery, and calm. Whether you're preparing for sleep, coming down from a stressful moment, or just need to reset in the middle of the day, this 5-minute practice is accessible to anyone and can bring you back to a state of grounded peace and inner balance.
CalmBreathingNervous SystemRelaxationStress ReliefSleepBody AwarenessParasympathetic4 8 BreathingLong Exhale BenefitNatural Breathing RhythmSighing Exhalation
Meet your Teacher

Jeremiah Hoeft
Victoria, BC, Canada
