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fromFast Company
4 days ago

3 ways to fall asleep faster, backed by decades of research

The 4-7-8 method Here's how it works. First, place the tip of your tongue against your two upper front teeth, and keep it there. (The goal is to inhale and exhale around your tongue.) Then: Breathe in through your nose while you count to four. Hold your breath while you count to seven. Purse your lips and exhale-you should make a "whooshing" sound-while you count to eight. Repeat up to four times.
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Mindfulness
fromAllyogatraining
2 months ago

Yoga Nidra for 30 Minutes: In-Depth Guide

Thirty minutes of yoga nidra produces deep, conscious relaxation that eases stress, improves sleep, and enhances mindfulness by shifting brainwaves toward restorative states.
fromBustle
3 months ago

"Resonance Breathing" Is The Anti-Stress Hack You Can Do Anywhere

Next time that happens, try calming yourself down with a soothing round of " resonance breathing." This technique, popular on TikTok and beyond, is about breathing in and out at the same frequency. Instead of gasping for air, holding your breath, or breathing unpredictably, you inhale for five seconds, exhale for five seconds, and focus on maintaining a rhythm. Sometimes called "coherent" or "resonance frequency breathing," the method is just that: taking equally slow and more even breaths, says Chloë Bean, LMFT, a somatic trauma therapist in Los Angeles.
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Mental health
fromBustle
3 months ago

Feeling Stressed? Try Pulling Your Earlobe - Yes, Really

Tugging or massaging the earlobe stimulates vagus-nerve-containing ear nerves and can activate the parasympathetic system, producing quick calming and grounding effects.
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