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> pulsation is too fast (for me) Was it my imagination or did the rate change? It seemed to slow down a bit at the end. If it doesn't, that might be a good f
by theonething 3y ago
> pulsation is too fast (for me)
Was it my imagination or did the rate change? It seemed to slow down a bit at the end.
If it doesn't, that might be a good feature; a progressive slowdown and perhaps a config to change overall rate.
- bayindirh 3y agoYes, the rate slows down, but I start with 5/5 directly. I think it's a result of meditating for a long time.
- jimmydddd 3y agoAre we supposed to syncing breathing with the pulsing? Or are we just assuming that based on similar apps for breathing?
- bayindirh 3y agoI think the pulsation is there to help regulate the breathing. Many people take fast and shallow breaths, esp. when they are stressed out. Because evening out the speed and taking deeper breaths help calming down with a couple of mechanisms.
- datameta 3y agoIt seems to me it starts off a bit too fast. But I like the rate at which it slows.
- obeavs 3y agoAfter reading James Nestor's Breath, I went through the Oxygen Advantage certification for fun. Lots of studies that show that the 4/6 or 5/5 cadence (ten second round trip, leading to six breaths a minute) strongly improves heart rate variability and engages the parasympathetic nervous system. OP had a cool idea -- wish it hit the 5/5 cadence.
- junetic 3y agoupdated with slower time to match animation with optimal inhale.exhale time