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A longer exhale pattern that can help ease tension before sleep or during stress.
The 4-7-8 pattern extends the exhale, which can activate your parasympathetic nervous system. If holding your breath feels uncomfortable, shorten the counts or skip the hold.
Developed by Dr. Andrew Weil as a relaxation technique.
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4 cycles · 4-7-8 relaxation breath
Stop anytime if you feel dizzy or uncomfortable. This is a wellness exercise, not medical treatment.
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