5.5 Breaths Per Minute

5.5 breaths per minute is known as the ideal breathing rate. For this practice, we will inhale for 5.5 seconds and then immediately exhale for 5.5 seconds. This practice is ideal for beginners because it does not require any breath retention or holding.

Fun fact: a 5.5-second inhale and 5.5-second exhale allow for 5.5 breaths per minute!

Transcript

Hello and welcome to this 5.

5 breathing practice.

5.

5 is an amazing number.

Some say this is the ideal breathing rate for body and mind.

This is a great breathing exercise for beginners because it doesn't require any breath retention.

We'll simply inhale for 5.

5 seconds and then exhale for 5.

5 seconds without pausing or holding.

For those mathematicians out there,

Inhaling for 5.

5 and then exhaling for 5.

5 allows for 5.

5 breaths per minute.

We'll complete 11 cycles or breathe for about 2 minutes,

Which is enough time to activate your parasympathetic nervous system,

Which is a network of nerves that helps you relax.

Before we begin,

Make sure that you are sitting comfortably with a nice straight spine or you can relax on your back with hands alongside you or on your belly.

Your eyes can close for this practice or you can keep a soft gaze towards the tip of your nose.

Wherever you are in your breath cycle,

Exhale completely,

Then inhale,

Becoming full,

And exhale,

Becoming empty.

Inhale,

Lungs become full,

Exhale,

Releasing until lungs are empty.

Inhale,

Lungs become full,

Exhale.

Let that all go.

Inhale and exhale.

Again,

Inhale,

Exhale.

Inhale,

Exhale.

Inhale,

Exhale.

Inhale,

Exhale.

Inhale,

Exhale.

You've got two more rounds.

Inhale and exhale.

Inhale,

Exhale.

Now just return to normal breathing and see if you notice the effects of this breathing technique.

Hopefully you feel more relaxed and will notice better concentration since you've increased the blood flow to your brain.

Your heart and nervous system certainly notice the difference and appreciate your time and attention.

It's been an honor to be your guide through this breathing.

Namaste.

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