Seated · Beginner
Mindful Respiration
Pranayama
A two-minute reset for the nervous system. Slow, even breathing engages the vagus nerve, drops the heart rate, and pulls you out of fight-or-flight — the fastest evidence-based intervention for acute stress and anxiety.
Benefits
- Calms anxiety quickly
- Lowers stress response
- Sharpens focus
- Anchors the wandering mind
How Mindful Respiration affects your doshas
In Ayurveda the same pose lands differently depending on your constitution. This is the lens the app uses to sequence your practice.
| Dosha | Effect | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vata | Balancing | a good fit — helps settle this dosha |
| Pitta | Balancing | a good fit — helps settle this dosha |
| Kapha | Balancing | a good fit — helps settle this dosha |
Balance it off the mat, too
Poses and food are two sides of the same balance. Calm the same dosha on your plate: