Controlled breathing and its influence on anxiety and addiction in the heart and brain

This study examined the physiological and psychological impact of guided breathwork on 65 participants. We measured changes in neural activity, autonomic balance, and subjective well-being. Results demonstrated an average 18.5% decrease in beta brain waves (associated with heightened thinking and anxiety) and a 23.8% increase in alpha waves (linked to relaxation and emotional regulation). Participants reached a state of heart coherence (defined as the synchronization of heart rate variability patterns with a balanced autonomic nervous system) within an average of 28.1 seconds. Physiologically, the average heart rate decreased by 7 beats per minute, with the largest individual drop recorded at 59 bpm. Self-reported outcomes showed that 93.4% experienced reduced anxiety and increased calm, while 98.5% expressed interest in continuing the practices. These findings suggest that short, structured breathwork interventions can rapidly induce coherence, reduce stress markers, and foster receptivity to ongoing practice.

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