Breathing Technique for Meditation | 1:1 Ratio | 5 Breaths per Minute This video guides you through a simple breathing technique for meditation. Inhale softly for 6 seconds Exhale slowly for 6 seconds By breathing in for 6 seconds and out for 6 seconds (5 breaths per minute), you can improve your Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and activate the parasympathetic "rest and digest" nervous system. If you measure your HRV while doing this breathing technique with a smart watch, it will most likely go up