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Sleep is the best performance enhancing drug in the whole world. It's the thing you want to do every night.
Breathing is an autonomous function that can be consciously controlled, acting as an interface between the conscious and autonomous nervous systems, making it a powerful tool for health improvement.
Harmonizing the heart and brain can lead to benefits like supercharged immunity, longevity, and deep intuition.
If you're experiencing anxiety or depression, or you're having some other kind of difficulty, I'm telling you, high-quality sleep is the thing.
The connection between the heart and brain can enhance intuition and cognitive abilities, according to research from the Institute of Heart Math.
James Nestor emphasizes the importance of understanding basic breathing functions before engaging in advanced breathwork practices. Many people overlook the foundational aspects of healthy breathing.
James Nestor's book, "Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art," explores the importance of breathing techniques for improving health, sleep, and performance. The book has sold over 3 million copies in 44 languages and was named the best general nonfiction book by the American Society of Journalists and Authors.
If your bedtime's at 10 p.m., eat your final meal of the day at 6 p.m. After 6, no more food, no more snacks. By doing that, you allow your body to digest your food, and you're going to see that as you do that, your heart rate is going to go down.
Prayer across different cultures often involves breathing patterns that promote physiological benefits, such as increased heart rate variability and reduced blood pressure, demonstrating ancient wisdom in breathing practices.
You need to turn your screens off an hour before bed. That one hour is so important because you have to give your body the ability to wind down. And if you're scrolling or working, you're going to be in a roused state, which boosts your heart rate.