This breathing exercise optimizes relaxation through a focused and repeated pattern. It is recommended to apply this technique when sitting down or lying down.
1. Make sure lungs are empty.
2. Take a slow meaningful breath in through your nose for 4 seconds.
3. Hold the breath for 7 seconds.
4. Exhale through the mouth for a count of 8 seconds
5. Repeat the pattern 4 times
This process takes less than a minute and a half, but the peace, centerdness, and relaxing effects can last for hours.
The goal is to do this 1-2 times a day for at least 6 weeks for this to become a long lasting and life improving habit.