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4-7-8 Breath

by Hannes Bend

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4.5
Type
guided
Activity
Meditation
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Discover a moment of calm and tranquility with the soothing audio track, "4-7-8 Breath." This brief guided mindfulness exercise introduces the powerful technique of the "4-7-8 Breath," where you will be guided to inhale for 4 seconds, hold your breath for 7 seconds, and exhale for 8 seconds. As you find a comfortable position and close your eyes, follow the gentle guidance of the track to synchronize your breath with the counting sequence. Allow the rhythm of your breath to slow and deepen, bringing a sense of peace and relaxation to your entire being. The "4-7-8 Breath" is a simple yet effective practice that can be used anywhere, anytime, to promote a state of calm and centeredness. As you continue to follow the breath sequence, any tension or stress gently melts away, leaving you feeling grounded and serene. Embrace this transformative practice and let the "4-7-8 Breath" guide you towards a tranquil state of being, where each breath becomes a source of rejuvenation and inner peace.

CalmTranquilitySoothingMindfulnessBreathingBreath RetentionRelaxationPeaceStressRejuvenationInner Peace4 7 BreathingBody RelaxationCenteringGroundingSerenityExtended Exhalation

Transcript

The 4-7-8 breathing technique.

Find somewhere comfortable to sit or leaning back or even lying down.

If you're comfortable,

Please close your eyes,

Breathe in through your nose to the count of 4,

3,

2,

1.

Hold your breath to the count of 7,

6,

5,

4,

3,

2,

1.

Slowly exhaling through the mouth to the count of 8,

7,

6,

5,

4,

3,

2,

1.

Again inhaling 4,

3,

2,

1.

Holding your breathing 7,

6,

5,

4,

3,

2,

1.

Slowly exhaling 8,

7,

6,

5,

4,

3,

2,

1.

And again inhaling 4,

3,

2,

1.

Holding your breathing 7,

6,

5,

4,

3,

2,

1.

Slowly exhaling 8,

7,

6,

5,

4,

3,

2,

1.

One last time inhaling 4,

3,

2,

1.

Holding your breathing 7,

6,

5,

4,

3,

2,

1.

And slow exhale 8,

7,

6,

5,

4,

3,

2,

1.

Just sensing how you're feeling after the 4,

7,

8 breathing technique.

Meet your Teacher

Hannes BendNew York, NY, USA

4.5 (153)

Recent Reviews

Sandy

February 11, 2025

Short and to the point

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Smith

January 5, 2024

Really lovely, to the point. Short and sweet - I'll be listening to this again for sure. Thank you

Henna

December 13, 2023

Nice short break without background music. Thank you.

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