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1 Minute Can Make A Difference. 5.5 Breaths Per Minute

by Dafydd Morse

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guided
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Meditation
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Everyone
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5.5 breaths per minute is the optimal rate for humans to breathe for relaxation and stress reduction. Just one minute can make a real difference. If you have time, feel free to continue breathing at the same rate for as long as you can. Notice how you feel after just one minute of conscious breathing.

RelaxationStress ReductionBreathingMindfulnessBreath CountingOptimal Breath RateBreathing RatiosBreath Awareness

Transcript

Yes,

One minute of breathing can make an incredible difference to your life.

The optimal amount of breaths per minute is 5.

5.

So by breathing in and counting to five,

And out,

Counting to six,

We will achieve that in one minute.

Ready.

In.

In.

And out.

In.

Feel free to carry on that breathing.

Otherwise,

Just notice how you feel.

Do you feel a little release?

And carry on with your day.

Meet your Teacher

Dafydd MorseCardiff, UK

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