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TODD KAUFMAN
2. Repeat this inhale-exhale at least 20 times. You can use your fingers to help you count, or try an app such as My Calm Beat. Breathe as deeply as you can and keep a rhythmic flow going.
3. For increased effectiveness, incorporate a form of yogic breathing called Pranayama: Alternate nostrils on the inhale and exhale by pinching closed one nostril and then the other:
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Some benefits of Cardiac Coherence:
• Reduces stress and lowers blood pressure
• Calms and relaxes
• Relieves pain
• Alleviates depression
• Reduces addictive behaviour
• Improves memory and mental alertness
• Increases energy levels
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