About This Episode
Deep dive into breathing mechanics with extensive discussion of how different breathing patterns affect HRV. Covers physiological sighs, box breathing, cyclic hyperventilation, and their effects on autonomic regulation.
Key Takeaways
- Physiological sighs are the fastest way to reduce stress
- Longer exhales increase parasympathetic activity and HRV
- Cyclic sighing for 5 minutes daily improves baseline HRV
- Breathing is the primary tool for real-time HRV control
Topics Covered
Episode Details
Show
Huberman Lab
Host
Dr. Andrew Huberman
Episode
#59
Duration
2h 22m
Published
2023-02-20
HRV Focus
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