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Show the cast this replies to1. 4 seconds: Inhale through the nose 2. 7 seconds: Hold 3. 8 seconds: Exhale through the mouth (Forcefully) a. Touch the tongue to the tissue behind the front teeth b. Purse lips outward c. Should make audible sound Breath cycles - Start with 4 cycles - After 4 weeks increase to 8 cycles - 2x per day - It has more of an impact after 6 weeks of practice
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The theory is that you train the nervous system involuntarily when practicing it twice a day. > You change the tone of the autonomic nervous system. You decrease sympathetic tone, increase parasympathetic tone, the relaxation response. [2] Healthline is a great resource and the long conversation with Dr Weil and Tim Ferriss. [3][4] [2]: youtube.com/watch?v=yP9vY4NTRqE&t=3189s [3]: healthline.com/health/4-7-8-breathing [4]: