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562: How to optimize HRV for a longer, healthier life | Leah Lagos, Psy.D.

The mindbodygreen Podcast

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The Power of Breath for Heart Rate Variability

This chapter explores the significant effects of breathing techniques on heart rate variability (HRV) and overall well-being. It discusses immediate calming methods and long-term practices for training the nervous system, emphasizing the importance of operating from a parasympathetic state to improve emotional connections and decision-making. The chapter also examines the relationship between familial bonds and HRV, illustrating how close emotional ties can positively influence physiological health.

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