Meditation: Breathing for Acute Anxiety — 4-6 Technique to Calm Your Nervous System

When anxiety hits suddenly, you need something simple and immediate. This 5-6 minute guided meditation uses extended exhale breathing — inhale for 4 seconds, exhale for 6 — to directly activate the vagus nerve and the parasympathetic system. No breath-holding, no special position required. You can do it anywhere: at work, in the car, before a meeting. A neurobiologically grounded practice for…