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Physiological sigh

The physiological sigh—a double inhale followed by an extended exhale—activates the parasympathetic nervous system more efficiently than longer breathing patterns because the second short inhale reinflates the alveoli and increases gas exchange. One or two cycles can shift your state when you need rapid nervous system downregulation.

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