Dr. Weil's 60-Second Technique for Falling Asleep

"Give Dr. Andrew Weil three minutes, and he can teach you a 60-second technique for falling asleep. Above, the alternative medicine guru walks you through the 4-7‑8 breathing method. As he demonstrates, it "takes almost no time, requires no equipment and can be done anywhere." And once you master it, you can use the 4-7‑8 breathing technique ( explained and demonstrated in greater detail here ) to lower your anxiety levels (useful these days!), navigate tension-filled moments, and deal with food cravings."

"Elsewhere, Weil has said, "If I had to limit my advice on healthier living to just one tip, it would be simply to learn how to breathe correctly." Hence why he created an audio recording, Breathing: The Master Key to Self Healing, which you can still purchase online. If you would like to sign up for Open Culture's free email newsletter, please find it here. It's a great way to see our new posts, all bundled in one email, each day."

The 4-7-8 breathing method uses a timed inhale-hold-exhale pattern to promote rapid relaxation and facilitate falling asleep. The technique requires almost no time or equipment and can be practiced anywhere. Regular use of the 4-7-8 breathing method lowers anxiety, helps manage tension-filled moments, and reduces food cravings. Learning to breathe correctly supports healthier living and can be a foundational health habit. An audio recording titled Breathing: The Master Key to Self Healing is available for purchase for guided instruction. The method offers a portable, simple tool for immediate calming effects in everyday situations.

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