Breathe to 5: How Slow Breathing Can Improve Sleep, Lower Anxiety, and Enhance Cognition
- Inhale and exhale to a count of 5 to slow breathing and heart rate
- This "resonance breathing" activates the parasympathetic nervous system
- Can help reduce sleep onset time and improve sleep quality
- Research shows it can also lower anxiety and improve cognitive performance
- Many report successfully using the technique to improve sleep and reduce anxiety