About This Episode
Wide-ranging conversation covering breathing techniques, stress reduction, and sleep optimization. Includes detailed discussion of physiological sighs and their effect on heart rate and HRV.
Key Takeaways
- Physiological sigh is the fastest in-the-moment stress reducer
- Double inhale through nose, extended exhale through mouth
- Just one sigh can shift autonomic state
- 5 minutes of cyclic sighing daily improves mood and HRV