Resting breath rate correlates with autonomic tone — lower generally means more parasympathetic dominance. Slow breathing practice moves it downward over weeks.
Breaths per minute at rest. Typical adult range is 12–18 BPM; trained slow breathers often sit at 8–10.
Resting breath rate correlates with autonomic tone — lower generally means more parasympathetic dominance. Slow breathing practice moves it downward over weeks.
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