About 4-7-8 Breathing

Practice the 4-7-8 breathing technique with a longer exhale to support sleep preparation and lower arousal.

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• What the practice is and when to use it
• Step-by-step how to practice
• Physiological mechanism in plain language
• Why it helps and research context
• Who it is best for

Practice overview

Practice the 4-7-8 breathing technique with a longer exhale to support sleep preparation and lower arousal.