Autonomic Balancing
3-6-5 Method
- Structure
- 5 in, 5 out (which equals 6 breaths per minute). Done 3 times a day for 5 minutes.
- Benefit & Nervous System Impact
- Consistent baseline HRV management; Balancing.
- Duration & Rationale
- 5 min, 3x daily (Builds autonomic habit).
- Best For
- Chronic stress management, daily resilience.
- Good If Combined With
- Habit stacking (e.g., right before meals).
- Source / Origin
- Dr. David O'Hare (Clinical Biofeedback)
- Intensity & Safety
- Low.
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