If you have a wedding to attend or starting a new job, getting a good night’s sleep before the big day can be a little difficult. When we’re stressed out, our anxiety levels are high, adrenaline is rushing through our veins, and our heart beats much faster. In ancient India, breathing exercises have been used for thousands of years to relax the body and bring us into a state of relaxation.
According to an article on Byrdie, editor Alina Gonzalez claims she learned to fall asleep in less than a minute using the 4-7-8 breathing exercise. Her friend, a licensed wellness practitioner told her to perform the following steps four times consecutively:
- Breath through your nose for 4 seconds
- Hold your breath for 7 seconds
- Exhale through your mouth for 8 seconds
The 4-7-8 breathing technique has recently been popularized by holistic health expert Andrew Weil. In the following video, he demonstrates the same technique he teaches at many speaking engagements.
Watch how to fall asleep quickly by performing this 4-7-8 breathing exercise…
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Some studies also show that women need more sleep than men so it’s important to get a good night’s sleep. The best thing about this technique is that you can do it anytime or whenever you feel anxious. It will help you relax and breathing properly.
Please share how to fall asleep quickly using the 4-7-8 breathing exercise with your friends and family.
