“Physiological coherence is when your heart, breathing, and nervous system work in a smooth, balanced and coordinated way.

However, if you’ve ever done any kind of exercise, felt your anxiety levels rise or put your body through any kind of heightened stress, you’ll no doubt have noticed your breathing change.

Medically reviewed by Raynetta Samuels, PT, DPT, CLTBreathing exercises can temporarily lower your blood pressure and heart rate by activating the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve is part of the ...