Yoga Breathing

Here’s a short little video I made about using yoga breathing to slow your pulse. Rapid heartrate is one of the most common symptoms of anxiety.

This is not ISTDP, per se. However, before using this exercise it is helpful to first recognize that you have striated anxiety causing your heart to beat faster.

While rapid pulse may not necessarily have a direct effect on the way you play, it can give you an unpleasant physical sensation. The simple yoga breathing technique of four in, hold for seven, and eight out can effectively lower your pulse and make you feel more comfortable.