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Physiological Sigh

mindfulness · easy · 5-10 seconds per sigh

What is Physiological Sigh?

The fastest known way to reduce stress in real-time: two quick inhales through the nose followed by one long exhale through the mouth. Works in under 30 seconds.

Is there evidence for it?

EVIDENCEstrong

How do you do Physiological Sigh?

  1. 1.Take a quick inhale through your nose to fill lungs ~80%
  2. 2.Immediately take a second short inhale through the nose to top off (this pops open collapsed alveoli)
  3. 3.Slowly exhale everything through your mouth, making the exhale at least 2x longer than the inhales
  4. 4.The CO2 offloading triggers immediate parasympathetic activation
  5. 5.Use anytime: before presentations, arguments, anxiety spikes — works in one breath cycle

How long does it take?

5-10 seconds per sigh.

Is it hard to start?

easy.

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Source: Dr. Andrew Huberman, Dr. Jack Feldman (UCLA)
mindfulness · anxiety · stress · performance · emotional
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