4-7-8 Relaxing Breath
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How to Practice
Place the tip of your tongue behind your upper front teeth. Exhale completely through your mouth. Close your mouth and inhale through your nose for 4 counts. Hold for 7 counts. Exhale completely through your mouth for 8 counts.
Tips
Best done before sleep
Natural tranquilizer for the nervous system
Calms racing thoughts
Developed by Dr. Andrew Weil
Safety Notes
- • May cause lightheadedness initially
- • Start with 4 cycles maximum
About This Practice
Dr. Andrew Weil's relaxation technique. A natural tranquilizer for the nervous system.
How to Practice
Place the tip of your tongue behind your upper front teeth. Exhale completely through your mouth. Close your mouth and inhale through your nose for 4 counts. Hold for 7 counts. Exhale completely through your mouth for 8 counts.
Tips
Best done before sleep
Natural tranquilizer for the nervous system
Calms racing thoughts
Developed by Dr. Andrew Weil
Precautions
May cause lightheadedness initially
Start with 4 cycles maximum