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What Are Calming & Stress Relief Protocols?

Calming & Stress Relief protocols are designed to help you slow down, release tension, and bring your body and mind back into balance.

These are best used:

  • At the end of the day to unwind and prepare for sleep
  • After a stressful event like a meeting, workout, or emotional experience
  • Anytime you feel anxious, tense, or “on edge” and need to reset

What to Expect

Breathing

In these protocols, you’ll notice slower, deeper breathing patterns. The guided audio and cues will encourage you to extend your exhales, which naturally signals your body to relax. This type of breath work helps quiet racing thoughts, lowers your heart rate, and gently shifts your nervous system out of “fight or flight.”

Vibrations

The pulsed pressure waves in calming protocols are usually slower, smoother, and more rhythmic. Instead of energizing jolts, you’ll feel soothing waves rolling through your body. These vibrations work with your breath to help your muscles let go of tension and guide your body into a calmer state.

Together, the slower breathing and soothing vibrations train your body and mind to settle down, creating the conditions for deep relaxation and relief from stress.

Short vs. Long Sessions

  • Short sessions (5–20 minutes): Quick resets. You’ll feel calmer, clearer, and more centered in just a few minutes — perfect for a mid-day break.
  • Long sessions (30–60 minutes): Deeper restoration. These allow your body to fully release accumulated stress and prepare for restful sleep or recovery.

Protocols in This Category

Here’s the full list of Calming & Stress Relief protocols available in Shiftwave:

  • Deep Calm
  • Stress Release
  • Quiet Reset
  • Synthetic Sleep®
  • Downshift
  • Recovery Balance

Each of these protocols has its own article where you can learn about its purpose, how it feels, and when it’s best to use.

Tips for Best Results

  • Use the eye mask to block distractions and help your mind settle.
  • Follow the breath cues in guided sessions. They’re the key to calming your system.
  • Choose a shorter session for a quick reset, or a longer one for end-of-day recovery.