4-7-8 Calm Breathing Exercise | Beginner Pace | Short & Easy Breaths | Simple Pranayama Exercise

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Begin practicing the 4-7-8 breathing technique and enjoy the calming effects with this introductory exercise. Audio and visual guides take you gently through the breaths at a faster pace that is perfect for new learners.

4-7-8 rhythmic breathing is a core part of many meditation and yoga practices as it promotes relaxation and can also be used to help you fall asleep in a shorter period of time. The goal is to calm your sympathetic nervous system, which controls the fight-or-flight response.

NOTE: In this video, the 4-7-8 counting does not follow seconds (the pace is purposefully slower). There are other versions of the 4-7-8 exercise on this channel that have a faster breathing pace and versions that have a slower breathing pace. You should try them all to learn what works best for you.

If you tend to be a shallow breather, it’s common to feel a little lightheaded when you start taking deeper breaths. This sensation will pass as your body becomes accustomed to a greater flow of oxygen. You can always take a short break and resume the exercise once you feel normal. It is not necessary that your timing perfectly matches the video example. You can take shorter or longer breaths as long as you maintain the ratio - Inhale 4, Hold 7, Exhale 8. Also, try to keep your expectations realistic. Some days will be easier than others, but the more often you practice, the more effective the exercise becomes.

// STRUGGLING TO TAKE A DEEP BREATH?

If you are having difficulty taking a deep enough breath to complete the 4-7-8 exercise, you may wish to begin with a simple video that teaches proper abdominal breathing.

// GUIDED HANDS-ON MEDITATIONS

If you would like to try meditation, I encourage you to try the Hands-On Meditation technique. It's easier than traditional meditation.

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Peter

Voice-over: Matthew Hall

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Thank you! Bad week and this is really helping.

passinghuman
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omg i can't thank you enough, my health took a downhill, taking so much mental stress for nothing,

also practising stoicism

intuitivelymagician
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This was a very peaceful and necessary little oasis in my day. Thanks so much for posting!❤️

marlyramsey
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thank you so much for this..i`m trying it for first time and it`s magically relaxing❤

dinayounis
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Can you do this pace in a longer version, like 10-15 minutes, please? ❤

dhkngdkkdhkzcm
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I’m trying to use this to help calm me down and it’s working slightly, do you have any tips for a stomach hurting because of stress? Because it can’t seem to help that

clashtheperson
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Questions?
Have you any tips how to remain, or bring myself back to the present moment during the a day?

paulotoole
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Inhale through nose. That's fine. But exhale through mouth or nose?

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