4 7 8 breathing technique to fall asleep explained

According to several studies, 30% of the population has a problem sleeping. Work, classes, exams, studies … day-to-day stress forces us to rest for at least 8 hours a day, but sometimes we spend hours wandering in bed trying to fall asleep without success.

What is the technique 4-7-8 breathing technique to fall asleep?

1. Inhale for four seconds

2. Hold your breath for seven seconds

3. Extend for eight seconds

4. Repeat every process three times

5. You will feel very sleepy

Step two is the most important . Holding the breath after deeply inhaling allows the lungs to “soak up” oxygen and purify the body. All this process favors the total relaxation and the elimination of stress and frustration accumulated during the day.

How to implement the 4-7-8 breathing technique for sleep? You will learn it in the following video:

Do you dare to try? If this breathing technique works for you, tell us!