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WELL-BEING
BREATHING AT ITS BEST
the 4-7-8 (or relaxing breath) Exercise
The 4-7-8 breathing exercise is utterly simple, takes almost no time, requires no equipment and can be done anywhere. Although you can do the exercise in any position, sit with your back straight while learning the exercise.
• Exhale completely through your mouth, making a whoosh sound.
• Close your mouth and inhale quietly through your nose to a mental count of four.
• Hold your breath for a count of seven.
• Exhale completely through your mouth, making
a whoosh sound to a count of eight.
• This is one breath. Now inhale again and repeat the cycle three more times for a total of four breaths.
congratulations. You just calmed your nervous system. Controlled breathing has been shown to reduce stress, increase alertness and boost your immune system.
For centuries yogis have used breath control, or pranayama, to promote concentration and im- prove vitality.
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