Does 4 7 8 breathing work?
4 7 8 breathing technique also known as the relaxing breath was well known for in its effectiveness of instantly calming anxiety of the practitioner.
Does 4 7 8 breathing work ?
It was being practiced by people all over the world for a long time and many claim that it is highly effective. According to its founder Dr. Andrew Weil, people have shown significant changes with twice a day practices extending for two to 3 months. He claim that the technique is highly effective in reducing anxiety, treating sleep disorders. Source
Instructions to perform 4 7 8 breathing.
- Position the tip of your tongue on soft tissue behind front teeth row of upper jaw.
- Exhale through mouth.
- Inhale through nose counting to 4.
- Hold the breath for 7 counts.
- Exhale through mouth making a whooshing sound for 8 counts.
- Repeat the cycle for 4 rounds.
Relaxing breath should be practiced at-least twice a day for 2 - 3 months for better results
It was advised for beginners to never exceed 4 cycles and you could practice up-to maximum 8 cycles when you are trained.
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