Breathe to Balance
Balance Your Nervous System
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Your breath is your most powerful and accessible tool — you are always breathing and your breath is always available. Lengthening your exhale has a profound calming effect, activating your parasympathetic nervous system and helping you to slow your heart rate and relax.
Use this Reset to balance your nervous system anytime, anywhere, by simply slowing down your breathing. You’ll feel more calm and capable of managing whatever comes at you.
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