In his book Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, James Nestor describes the 5.5s breath cycle as optimal. This pattern of “5.5-second inhales followed by 5.5-second exhales, which works out almost exactly to 5.5 breaths a minute,” synchronizes with the...
Stressed out? Need a way to reset? Stare at the above picture or any picture of nature. Seriously, studies have shown that focusing your attention for just 15 minutes decreases ruminating negative thoughts, lowers your heart rate, and improves your working memory....
