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Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia - The natural variation in heart rate that speeds up with inhalation and slows with exhalation, reflecting vagal activity.
Coherent Breathing - Slow, paced breathing around five to six breaths per minute that maximizes heart rate variability and calms the nervous system.
4-7-8 Breathing - Breathing technique inhaling for 4 counts, holding for 7, exhaling for 8 to promote deep relaxation and sleep.
Breathwork - Conscious control of breathing patterns to influence mental, emotional, and physical states.
Diaphragmatic Breathing - Breathing technique engaging the diaphragm muscle to promote full oxygen exchange and activate the relaxation response.
Box Breathing - Breathing technique using equal counts for inhale, hold, exhale, and hold to reduce stress and improve focus.