Use the steps below and/or watch this video for reference:
A physiological sigh is the body’s fastest, most efficient way to reset breathing patterns and calm the nervous system. Our bodies do this automatically as a natural reflex when breathing becomes inefficient (shallow or irregular) or carbon dioxide rises. Common moments include:
But we can also consciously trigger it to help us downshift from distress and restore calm by simply taking two short inhales followed by an extended exhale.
This pattern increases oxygenation quickly, triggers parasympathetic activation, and reduces hyperventilation tendencies.
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