4:8 breathing stimulates your parasympathetic, “rest and digest” nervous system, slows your heart rate and respiration, and puts you in a ready state for restful sleep. To practice: *Lie down, place your right hand on your heart, left hand on your abdomen *Keep your right hand still, let your left hand rise on the inhale and fall on the exhale *Inhale through your nose for 4 counts *Exhale through your nose for 8 counts *Repeat for 10 rounds When you’re done, breathe naturally through your nose and allow yourself to fall asleep.