Breathwork Moderate evidence

Box breathing

4-4-4-4 used by operators and anxious humans.

Equal inhale, hold, exhale, hold. Slow it down until it is easy, not heroic.

Details

Technique
Inhale 4, hold 4, exhale 4, hold 4 for 2–5 minutes.
Benefits
Steady attention, Down-regulation
Scientific evidence
Slow breathing increases vagal tone markers in many studies.
Equipment
None

Editorial rating ★ 4.6

Classic for a reason.

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