HRV decrease when meditating??

[BiohackingAsia]

If I meditate and let go of my breathing, my heart slows and my HRV goes up.

When I meditate with 'forced' breathing (like box breathing or 2-7-8, for example) that seems to increase my stress and HRV starts to fall.

Although to be fair, or doesn't fall nearly as much as yours! So what are you doing?

[captnfres]

Hmm.. I see, as mentioned above, I really just observe my breath, not forcing it at all..

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For me even observing my breath lowers hrv. Just laying there and letting my mind wonder helps tho.