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4-7-8 Calm Breathing Exercise | Relaxing Breath Technique | Extended Breaths | Pranayama Exercise

Hands-On Meditation

In this practice

Key teachings

  • Mind-body connection
  • Pranayama (breath control)
  • Stress management

Ideal for

  • Anyone seeking relaxation
  • Beginners to breathing exercises
  • Individuals experiencing stress
  • Before sleep or during anxiety

Lesson

Instructions

Enjoy the calming effects of deep breathing with this simple guided exercise. The 4-7-8 rhythmic breathing is a core part of many ...

Steps

  • 4-7-8 breathing technique
  • Guided relaxation
  • Conscious breathing

Benefits

  • Reduces stress and anxiety
  • Promotes mental calmness
  • Induces physical relaxation
  • Improves sleep quality
  • Enhances focus

Transcript

this is a deep breathing exercise that will allow your body and mind to become Karma go ahead and make yourself comfortable as you gently close your eyes you'll inhale through your nose for a count of four hold the breath for a count of seven and exhale through your mouth for a count of eight don't worry if you aren't exact here just do your best inhale 1 2 3 4 hold 2 3 4 5 6 7 and exhale 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 good inhale 1 2 3 4 hold 2 3 4 5 6 7 and exhale 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 you're doing a good job inhale 1 2 3 4 hold 2 3 4 5 six seven and exhale two three four five six seven eight keep going inhale for old for seven and exhale eight let it all go feel the stress release and your shoulders soften okay inhale ball old for seven and exhale eight one more time inhale four old for seven and exhale eight you can take a few more deep breaths or allow your breathing to return to its natural rhythm as you breathe through your nose hopefully you feel a little more relaxed at this point when you're ready gently open your eyes and sit quietly for a moment before you get up

Practice summary

Level
all levels
Duration
3 minutes
Equipment
None
Target areas
LungsDiaphragmNervous systemShouldersMind
Energy
calming

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