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Vagal break

A concept from polyvagal theory where the vagus nerve acts as a brake on the heart's natural pacemaker, slowing heart rate and promoting a parasympathetic 'rest and digest' state, often engaged by calm breathing.

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The Art of Listening to Your Breath: Why Most People Meditate Wrong

Most people who try meditation give up because they think they are doing it wrong. What if the problem is not you -- but how you were taught to breathe? Whether you have never meditated or have been practicing for years, this episode reframes breath awareness as something far simpler -- and far more profound -- than most teachings suggest.

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