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V. Tips
Breathe effortlessly. In order to effectively lower blood pressure,
it is essential to breathe effortlessly during the entire RESPeRATE
session. Normal breathing is usually 12–18 breaths per minute.
In the first few sessions, your slowest comfortable breathing rate
achieved might be higher than 10 breaths per minute. Don’t push
yourself. Within a few RESPeRATE sessions, your breathing rate
will likely drop to below 10 breaths per minute.
Breathe gradually. While following the guiding tones avoid
holding your breath after inhaling or exhaling. Breathing excessively
deep is counterproductive. Effortless breathing is best achieved by
a gradual inhalation through the nose, then a gradual exhalation
through the mouth. One easy way to prolong exhalation is to
purse your lips as if you were blowing out a candle. If at any time
during the session you feel that following the guiding tones is
uncomfortable, use the Refresh function by pressing and holding
the INFO button
.
It’s not a competition. The slowest breathing rate and pattern
that is comfortable for each individual varies from person to person
and from day to day. Only you can decide when breathing becomes
uncomfortable. The goal is to reach the Therapeutic Zone of slower
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