This audio track explains the practice of heart breathing, then leads you through it.

The 3-min breathing practice begins at 3:32.

I recommend listening to the full instructions first to understand the practice, then decide if you would like to try it.

Audio excerpted courtesy of Penguin Random House Audio from JOY IS A RISK WORTH TAKING written and read by Kelly McGonigal, PhD. © 2026 Kelly McGonigal, PhD, ℗ 2026 Penguin Random House, LLC. All rights reserved.