The 4-7-8 breathing routine has gained an acclaimed status, supported by the statements of doctors all over the world. It is referred to, by some, as the best anti-anxiety method.
All kinds of inner troubles and turbulence come to a halt while practicing this breathing technique. This easy method has quite a long-lasting effect in the body. It develops inner peace and soothes out all kinds excessively harmful hormonal body reactions.
The drawbacks of modern lifestyle are endless. All this stress causes a lot of serious mental problems like anxiety, depression, and even sleeping problems like insomnia. The harm must be washed away in order to keep leading a beautiful, happy and healthy life.
This popular breathing style has been developed by the ancient yogis of India. Now that it has been found to be highly beneficial, people all over the world are accepting it.
The methods for following this technique are:
- The person needs to be sitting upright in a suitable position. Then, put the tongue’s tip on the inner side of the ridge of your gums, just underneath your front teeth.
- Enlarge your diaphragm and gradually take in air through your nose counting up to 4.
- Hold the breath counting up to 7.
- Ever so slowly, let go of your breath counting till 8. Gradually, draw in your diaphragm.
- To get the best out of this process, repeat 4 times.
The immediate after-effect of going through this process might be a few minutes of light-headedness but you will get over it very soon.
Dr. Andrew Weil talks about the true power of this method. Do it regularly without a break for eight weeks straight repeating twice daily. Our body breathes deeper and more intensely, hence, filling out our lungs better. Our bodies get cleansed of toxins, ultimately bettering the quality of life.
The entire concept of 4-7-8 breathing technique has been drawn from some other practices too. Some of these are:
- Mindful Meditation, since it stimulates the process of deep and centered breathing. It also guides the mind to stay focused on the present situation.
- The process of Visualization, which brings the mind steadily on to the path of the here and now, more concentrated and more self-aware.
- Directed images or visions of joy and happiness will take our mind off the current tensions and worries.
- Alternate breathing through your nostrils have a calming effect all over the body.
So, bring your body to a state of ultimate calm with these techniques.