Guided Breathing: 4-7-8 deep breathing to calm the body

Reset your nervous system, reduce stress, and restore balance in your body with the 4-7-8 breathing technique.

The 4-7-8 breathing technique focuses on extending the exhale and incorporating a specific breathing pattern. Here's how it works:

🧘‍♀️ Breathe in gently through your nose to a mental count of 4

🐡 Hold your breath for a count of 7

🌬 Exhale completely through your mouth to a count of 8, making a "whoosh" sound

By extending the exhale, you engage the PNS, which promotes relaxation and decreases the heart rate. This, in turn, can lower blood pressure and reduce the release of stress hormones.

Practicing the 4-7-8 breathing technique can be a valuable tool for resetting the nervous system, unwinding before sleep, and managing stress.

Make this technique a part of your daily routin ...