Physiological rhythms are the body's built-in oscillating patterns that govern life at the cellular and systemic level. They operate largely outside conscious awareness.
Key Rhythms
| Rhythm | Frequency | Function | |--------|-----------|----------| | Cardiac | ~1 Hz | Heartbeat, circulation | | Respiratory | 0.2–0.3 Hz | Gas exchange, vagal tone | | Gastric | 0.05 Hz | Digestion, peristalsis | | Circadian | 1/24 hr | Sleep-wake, hormones | | Ultradian | 90–120 min | Attention cycles, rest |
In ONDA Life
Part 1 activates proto-consciousness "through contact with physiological rhythms." Practices bring attention to breath, heartbeat, and gut sensations — aligning awareness with the body's natural tempo rather than overriding it.
Scientific Basis
Built on: Polyvagal Theory (Porges); Psychoneuroimmunology (Ader & Cohen); neuroplasticity research.