Breathing Practice 4-7-8 | Breathing Exercises to Relax | Fall Asleep Fast | Mindfulness Breathing

The 4-7-8 method can be used to reduce stress and calm your body any time of the day, not just at bedtime. And the more consistently you use the technique, the better it works. Give it a try and see if this might be the answer to your sleep challenges. How do you practice 4-7-8 Find somewhere comfortable to sit. If you can, close your eyes. 1 Exhale completely through your mouth with a "whoosh" sound 2 Close your mouth and inhale quietly through your nose to a mental count of four. 3 Hold your breath for a count of seven 4 Exhale completely through your mouth with a "whoosh" sound for a count of eight. Repeat: This completes one breath; repeat the cycle three more times for a total of four breaths. #health #breathingtechniques #breathingexercises #breathing #silencespace #stressrelief #Focus #Energyboost #relaxation #calm #mindfulness