Breathwork Moderate evidence

Exhale-extended downshift

Longer out-breath than in-breath. That is the whole protocol.

Inhale for four, exhale for six or eight. No branding required. The meeting-safe cousin of the physiological sigh.

Details

Technique
Nasal inhale 4, longer exhale 6–8, relaxed jaw, 2–5 minutes.
Benefits
Down-regulation, Sleep onset
Scientific evidence
Longer exhalation increases vagal markers in paced-breathing studies.
Equipment
None

Editorial rating ★ 4.4

Daily bread. Pair with coherent breathing if you want a timer.

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