Breathing Protocols
Explore our collection of breathing techniques designed to help with relaxation, focus, stress relief, and more. Click on any protocol to learn more about its benefits and how to practice it.
Calm, focus
Also known as four-square breathing, used by Navy SEALs and athletes to enhance focus and reduce stress.
Sleep, anxiety
Popularized by Dr. Andrew Weil, it helps in falling asleep and reducing anxiety.
HRV, stress relief
Promotes heart rate variability and relaxation through slow, rhythmic breathing.
Energizing, resilience
Intense breathing followed by retention phases, known for increasing energy and mental clarity.
Balance, calm
Traditional yogic practice involving alternate nostril breathing to balance energy channels.
Stress management (military)
Used by military and first responders to stay calm under pressure.
Nervous system reset
Helps sync the breath with the heart rate to activate the parasympathetic nervous system.
Relaxation
Calms the body by extending the exhalation to be twice the duration of the inhalation.
Energizing, cleansing
A rapid and rhythmic breath technique used in Kundalini yoga to generate energy and detoxify.