Breath Patterns That Energize
Most breathing advice focuses on relaxation, but the autonomic nervous system is bidirectional—just as certain breath patterns calm you down, others can reliably wake you up. Research in respiratory physiology has identified specific parameters that shift the nervous system toward sympathetic dominance: shorter exhales relative to inhales, breath retention after inhalation, and increased breathing rate (Zaccaro et al., 2018). Understanding these parameters gives you a toolkit of natural energy techniques to match any situation.





