The Art of the Reset
Breathing is a tool, and like any tool, it works best when applied at the right moment.
- The Morning Anchor: Start with 10 minutes of Balance (5-5). This sets a baseline of calm for the day. Instead of waking up and immediately checking notifications (spiking cortisol), you signal safety to your body first.
- The Mid-Day Reset: Feeling the afternoon slump or brain fog? Try the Box Breathing (Focus). It re-oxygenates the blood and sharpens alertness without caffeine.
- The Evening Downshift: This is non-negotiable for good sleep. 10 minutes of Relax (4-6) or Sleep (4-7-8) before bed lowers your core body temperature and heart rate, preparing you for deep restorative sleep.
When is the best time? The moment you feel you “don’t have time” to do it.