Most people only try to relax when they’re already stressed. They wait until they’re overwhelmed to slow down, then wonder why it’s so hard to calm their body once the stress hits. But what if calm wasn’t something you had to chase? What if it was something you maintained?
That’s the idea behind the two-hour reset. It’s simple: every couple of hours, you pause for a minute, breathe and reset your nervous system with hinoki. It’s not about perfection. It’s about reminding your body that safety isn’t something you need to earn.
Why Short Calm Moments Work
Your nervous system doesn’t know the difference between a work email, traffic, or a real threat. Every small stress adds up. When you never pause, your body keeps releasing cortisol, the hormone that tells you to stay alert. Over time, that constant alertness turns into fatigue, brain fog and even poor sleep.
When you take a short breathing break every few hours, you teach your nervous system that it’s safe again. Those quick check-ins keep your stress levels from stacking up. Think of it like clearing notifications for your mind before they pile up.
How Hinoki Makes Breathwork More Effective
Hinoki oil contains compounds like alpha-pinene and bornyl acetate that activate the parasympathetic side of your nervous system. That’s the “rest and digest” state that lowers heart rate and helps your body regulate cortisol.
When you pair scent with breathwork, you create a faster signal of safety. Your brain links the smell of hinoki with calm, so over time, just inhaling it starts the relaxation response. It’s like building muscle memory for your mind.
The Pause blend combines hinoki with yuzu, adding a light citrus clarity that helps you feel calm but alert. It’s the perfect balance for daytime resets when you need focus without the jittery edge of caffeine.
How to Do the Two-Hour Reset
You don’t need to block off time or make it complicated. Here’s how to make it stick:
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Set a reminder every two hours. Use your phone or watch to cue a 5 minute reset.
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Place 1–2 drops of hinoki oil on a wood block. Or, you can smell directly from the bottle, but make sure not to touch it to your nose.
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Follow the 4-4-4-4 box breathing method. Inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold for 4. Repeat for 5 minutes.
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Optional enhancements. Put on headphones and listen to the sound of forests with birds. This type of audio has been proven to reduce stress and calm the mind. That's why we created our free calming app that you can use on your computer or phone.
You’ll be surprised how something so small can change your entire day. Instead of reacting to stress, you start to regulate it.
The Long-Term Benefits
Doing these small resets throughout the day trains your body to stay balanced. You’ll notice:
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Better focus and overall mood
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Fewer energy spikes that keep you from falling asleep
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An easier transition into rest when the day ends
- 5 minutes of just feeling good. You deserve it.
When you stay grounded during the day, you don’t have to fight for calm at night.
Try Hinoki for Yourself
Calm isn’t a reward for surviving your day. It’s something you can maintain in minutes. Breathwork paired with hinoki makes it easy to stay centered no matter what’s happening around you.
