Dr. Row's 555
Relax, recenter, and restore balance
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Mornings set the tone for the day, and what better way to begin than with the 555. In just a few mindful moments, you can reset your mind, energize your body, and step into your day with clarity and calm. Whether you’re gearing up for a busy schedule or just need a moment of peace, 555 is a simple yet powerful way to restore balance and focus.
When anxiety strikes, your breath is your anchor. The 555 breathing technique is a rhythmic pattern that signals your nervous system to slow down, easing panic and bringing a sense of control. Whether you’re facing overwhelming thoughts or a sudden wave of anxiety, 555 is your steady guide back to calm. Just breathe, reset, and let go.
Stress has a way of building up, but your breath can help you let it go. Whether you're overwhelmed at work, stuck in traffic, or just need a moment of peace, 555 is your go-to for instant relief. Take a breath, release the stress, and find your calm.
Struggling to relax at night? The 555 breathing technique helps quiet your mind and signal your body that it’s time to rest. Whether you’re winding down after a long day or battling racing thoughts, 555 is your simple path to better sleep. Breathe in calm, breathe out tension, and drift into rest.
Nerves before a big moment? The 555 breathing technique can help you stay calm and collected. Slowing your breathing can lower stress and boost confidence. Whether you're stepping on stage, giving a presentation, or facing a high-pressure moment, 555 is your secret weapon for composure and control.
What patients say
Dr. Row’s 555 breathing technique helped me through all of my pregnancies… It helped regulate my breathing, calm me down, and manage anxiety… I remember her warm tone saying, “Inhale for five, hold for five, release for five”… It’s helped with labor and tough moments… I have a busy mind, and it helps me center myself… Dr. Row’s 555 is highly recommended.
- Andrea McCoy Black
10/31/2022
Dr. Row’s 555 has helped me in so many ways… I was diagnosed with Postpartum depression… I started using Dr. Row’s 555 and entered therapy… It gave me the best medicine money can’t buy… I stopped taking medication… I’ve overcome so much with Dr. Row’s 555 and use it daily.
- Jasmine Morris
4/10/2025
[Dr. Row's 555] was first introduced to me during pregnancy as a way to relax. During my labor things became a little tense, [but with Dr. Row's guidance], I was able to relax and focus... Not only was it beneficial during labor, but also from every point forward, especially when dealing with my daughters and life in general. ...I love it because I can do it anywhere in any situation... I can take it anywhere with me.
- Claire Germello
4/29/2020
About the creator
Dr. Row is a Dr. Mom, Family Doc, Baby Deliverer, Mentor and The WoMBMAN: The Working Mother Balancing Medicine And Nurturing. She is a true advocate of “Me” time, “We” time, and “She” time as the principles of maintaining work-life harmony and wellness in a busy woman’s everyday life.
She believes in the Principles of Growing The GLOW (Gratitude.Love.Optimism.Wellness.) within you, and the role of meditation in that growth. Dr. Row’s 555 is a quick meditation breathing technique that you can easily practice in your daily life to Grow Your Own GLOW! It is an essential part of Dr. Row’s daily life that she practices (both personally and professionally with her patients since 2020 during Covid) which she created initially for herself after taking the Professor of Psychology, Dr. Laurie Santos’ Yale Course “The Science of Wellbeing” during the anxious times of Covid.
Dr. Rowena D. Pingul-Ravano is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Practice. She currently is an Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, and serves as the Chief of Family Medicine at UPMC Magee Women’s Hospital, and as the Centering Pregnancy Director at the UPMC Shadyside Family Medicine Residency Program.
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