Seated · Beginner

Mindful Respiration

Pranayama

Mindful Respiration (Pranayama) demonstrated

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.

Effect of Mindful Respiration on each dosha
DoshaEffectNotes
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

Body focus: Nervous System, Lungs, Mind

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