“Just take a breath and relax…” The 4-7-8 breathing method is super easy and fast. Give it a try!
- 4-7-8 Breathing Method
- The 4-7-8 breathing technique, also known as “relaxing breath,” involves breathing in for 4 seconds, holding the breath for 7 seconds and exhaling for 8 seconds. This breathing pattern aims to reduce anxiety or help people get to sleep.
- Close your lips and inhale through your nose for a count of four.
- Hold your breath for a count of seven.
- Exhale completely through your mouth making a whoosh sound for a count of eight.
- This completes one cycle.
- Continue for four cycles.
- Twice per day.
- Bonus prize if you practice for a month.
- Dr. Andrew Weil has a great 2 min video showing the method.
- The 4-7-8 breathing technique, also known as “relaxing breath,” involves breathing in for 4 seconds, holding the breath for 7 seconds and exhaling for 8 seconds. This breathing pattern aims to reduce anxiety or help people get to sleep.
