Psychophysiological observations, especially PETCO2 and EEG, during relaxation training with deep-diaphragmatic breathing and mental imagery, suggest that the addition of certain types of music

deepens

breathing and quickens relaxation: PETCO2

normalizes

with decreased respiration rate, and EEG shows decreased average theta and increased alpha. The combined psychophysiological indices suggest that music potentiates the hypometabolic counterarousal state. And clients unanimously report that they enjoy it.
Descriptor Key Words music - breathing - diaphragmatic breathing training - CO2 biofeedback - relaxation - hyperventilation - mental imagery - EEG