4-7-8 Breath

The breath for winding down

Modern form of an old yogic ratio

In for four, hold for seven, out for eight with a soft whoosh. The long hold and longer exhale tell the body the day is done. Best in the evening, or any time the mind is running ahead of you.

1. 1Exhale fully to begin
2. 2Inhale through the nose for four
3. 3Hold for seven
4. 4Exhale through the mouth for eight, repeat four rounds