Hold your breath for 7 seconds.
Exhale very slowly through your mouth for 8 seconds.
The rhythm may seem unusual at first, but it encourages the body to slow down naturally. The heart calms, the muscles relax, and the mind quiets. We then gently enter a state conducive to sleep.
Why does it really work?
When we are stressed, our breathing becomes shallow and irregular. The heart races, blood pressure rises, and the body prepares for… anything but sleep. Conversely, consciously
