The 4 7 8 method doesn't work for me when I'm anxious, but this psychological hack always helps me fall asleep in minutes. Here's how it works.

Breathwork specialists explain why the 4 7 8 method makes my anxiety worse at night and what to try instead ...

The 4-7-8 breathing method is designed to soothe the nervous system and promote relaxation, aiding in quicker sleep. This simple breathing exercise involves a 4-count inhale, 7-count hold, and 8-count ...

How you breathe influences all sorts of things in your body. Most significantly, how you breathe directly influences your nervous system, which is responsible for how you feel and interpret the world ...

The good news is that daily breathing requires no equipment or guidance, costs nothing and can be done anywhere. “Whatever ...

We're big fans of the 4-7-8 method because you can use it both to relax when you're feeling anxious and to fall asleep faster. Developed by Dr. Andrew Weil, it's based on pranayama, a traditional ...