4-7-8 Breathing

Breathing Techniques

Nasal Breathing
4-7-8-0

Inhale 4, hold 7, exhale 8. Natural tranquilizer for the nervous system.

Breathing mechanicNose
How to breatheIn and out through your nose, mouth gently closed
Timing4 cycles, ~76s total
DifficultyMedium
Solfeggio Tone🎵 396 Hz
SourceDr. Andrew Weil, based on pranayama tradition
Best for
Feeling anxiousMind won't settle
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