I read this article and thought about all the TBH'rs who have trouble going to sleep. Sounds interesting.
4-7-8 breathing technique that claims to help you nod off in 60 SECONDS
4-7-8 breathing technique that claims to help you nod off in 60 SECONDS
It was pioneered by Arizona-based Dr Andrew Weill who says on his YouTube channel: 'It is utterly simple, takes almost no time, requires no equipment and can be done anywhere.'
To do the 4-7-8 breathing technique, you first need to exhale completely through your mouth while making a 'whoosh' sound.
Close your mouth and inhale quietly through your nose to a mental count of four.
Now hold your breath for a count of seven.
After this time has elapsed, exhale completely through your mouth, making another whoosh sound for eight second in one large breath.
Now inhale again and repeat the cycle three times for a total of four breaths.
'Note that you always inhale quietly through your nose and exhale audibly through your mouth.
'The tip of your tongue stays in position the whole time,' Dr Weil says.
To do the 4-7-8 breathing technique, you first need to exhale completely through your mouth while making a 'whoosh' sound.
Close your mouth and inhale quietly through your nose to a mental count of four.
Now hold your breath for a count of seven.
After this time has elapsed, exhale completely through your mouth, making another whoosh sound for eight second in one large breath.
Now inhale again and repeat the cycle three times for a total of four breaths.
'Note that you always inhale quietly through your nose and exhale audibly through your mouth.
'The tip of your tongue stays in position the whole time,' Dr Weil says.
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