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Evening Breathing Practice: Signaling Safety Before Sleep

Name: Evening Breathing Practice: Signaling Safety Before Sleep
Uploaded: 2026-02-15T10:55:35.264Z
Duration: 6 min 28 s
Channel: Andre Small
Description: Your nervous system has been in a state of activation all day, solving problems, managing stress, and staying alert. This 5-minute practice uses the 4-4-8 breath pattern to tell your body: "The day is done. You're safe. It's time to rest." No meditation experience needed. Just five minutes to downshift your nervous system and prepare for sleep.

by Andre Small

Rated

Type

guided

Activity

Meditation

Suitable for

Everyone

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Your nervous system has been in a state of activation all day, solving problems, managing stress, and staying alert. This 5-minute practice uses the 4-4-8 breath pattern to tell your body: "The day is done. You're safe. It's time to rest." No meditation experience needed. Just five minutes to downshift your nervous system and prepare for sleep.

Breathing Sleep Relaxation Nervous System Mindfulness Emotional Release 4 4 8 Breathing Parasympathetic Sleep Preparation Body Awareness Mindfulness Breathing

Meet your Teacher

Andre Small

London, UK

Meet your Teacher

Andre Small

London, UK

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