5 Minute Coherent Breathing Meditation With Drums

Take 5 minutes for guided coherent breathing to the beat of a drum. It's a basic breathing technique that was recently cited as “the perfect breath” in James Nestor’s bestselling book called “Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art.” This breathing technique is also called resonant breathing. Practicing coherent breathing helps reduce stress, depression, and anxiety. Breathe 5.5 seconds in through your nose and 5.5 seconds out through your nose. It should feel like a circular wave of gentle breath.

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Coherent breathing,

Which is also known as resonant breathing,

Is a basic breathing technique that was recently cited as the perfect breath in James Nestor's best-selling book called Breath,

The New Science of a Lost Art.

He describes it as,

Quote,

A calming practice that places the heart,

Lungs,

And circulation into a state of coherence,

Where the systems of the body are working at peak efficiency,

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Learn how to do coherent breathing to help reduce stress and anxiety.

It is an essential breathing practice that can be used throughout the day,

Anytime you need to relax.

Try this five-minute breathing meditation right now.

Breathe 5.

5 seconds in through your nose and 5.

5 seconds out through your nose and continue without pausing.

It should feel like a circular wave of breath.

And breathe in.

Breathe out.

In.

Out.

In.

Out.

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Reviews

Amazing! The only suggestion I would make is to let this listener know the practice is about to end instead of the sudden stop. Overall, phenomenal!

love the drum beat! I agree it's a great book so thanks for this practice!