Breathwork for Focus
Yes, you can do breathwork at your desk. And here’s a quick breathwork pattern to boost your focus anytime you are feeling scattered, overwhelmed or caught in the scroll.
This 5.5 second inhale, 5.5 second exhale is called Coherent or Resonant Breathing and it’s been found to increase blood flow to the brain and coordinate the functions of the heart, circulation and nervous system to peak efficiency, putting the body into a state of coherence [citation]. This supports the parts of the brain that deal with complex problems.
Even 10 rounds (~2 minutes) of Coherent Breathing is a simple, powerful reset for your mind and body.
Struggle with ADHD? This breath pattern has shown a lot of promise in helping with focus, stress and decision-making [citation].
