Guided breathing

4-7-8 Breathing

4 in · 7 hold · 8 out

In through the nose for 4, hold for 7, out slowly for 8. The long exhale is the active ingredient — it leans the nervous system hard toward rest. Best lying down or before sleep.

Start when you are ready to follow the pace.

Ready

Sound
Behavior

Follows the breath gets louder and quieter with each phase. Steady stays even the whole time.

Breath path

Start when you feel ready.

Directions

Inhale
4 seconds through the nose
Hold after inhale
7 seconds
Exhale
8 seconds

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