This calming breath practice focuses on the Resonant Breathing Frequency. That is, breathing for set timed ratios in order to elicit a state of coherence where the systems of the body are believed to be working at peak efficiency (see disclaimer note below). The resonant, or coherent, breath pattern begins with an inhale of 5.5 seconds, followed immediately by an exhale of 5.5 seconds, repeated cyclically with no breath holds in between either the inhale or the exhale. The breath should be easeful and through the nose. 

As with any breath practice it is important to take responsibility for how you feel; if you begin to feel nauseous, dizzy or faint, remember you can stop at any time. 

In this recording you are invited to inhale on each bell, and exhale on the double drum beat. Repeating the cycle for as long as feels comfortable for you. 

To begin find a comfortable seated position of your choice, or you may wish to lie down, and tune in to how your breath feels today. 

Give yourself a few seconds to check in with how you’re feeling; the practice will begin with three bells.

DISCLAIMER: It should be noted that not everyone has exactly the same Resonant Frequency - however, this practice bases its timings on the most common Resonant Frequency of 5.5 breaths per minute (see research: 'The Impact of Resonance Frequency Breathing on Measures of Heart Rate Variability, Blood Pressure, and Mood', P. R. Steffen et al, [2017] Front Public Health. 2017; 5:222).

Breathe And Be - Music Only

Approx. 11 mins of beats designed to facilitate your breathwork practise. 

Recorded at 111 bpm 

Please note: you might find that this tempo does not suit your natural inhale and exhale. If you feel light headed, dizzy or faint at any time, please stop the practise, or choose a different beat in the music to start your inhales/exhales. 

This piece of music can be used to simply inhale and exhale to at a pace/ratio that suits you, or you can experiment with 'box breath' if this is already in your practise. Please do not practise breath holds if you are pregnant, and only if you have an established breath-hold practise.

11 Minute Breathwork Beats

1. 15 min Breath and Movement

2. 35 Min Movement Music

3. 5 Min Resonant Breath

Breathe and Be - Resonant (Coherent) Breath Practice

Yoga music, Guided meditation/concentration practices, Guided breath work

Abbie is currently studying for her 200hr Yoga Teacher Training and is a singer/songwriter in her spare time. This is a platform to share some of her yoga/music fusion creations.

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