4-7-8 Breathing – A Simple Practice for Calm & Relaxation

In this episode of Inspiration from the Universe, Lisa guides you through the 4-7-8 breathing exercise, a simple breathing practice often used to encourage relaxation, quieten a busy mind and help the body begin to slow down.

The technique involves gently breathing in for a count of 4, holding the breath for 7, and slowly breathing out for 8.

The longer, controlled exhalation can help create a sense of slowing down and settling, making this a lovely exercise to explore when you are feeling stressed, mentally busy or preparing for rest or sleep.

Most of the breathing practices shared within this podcast are informed by Lisa's training with Oxygen Advantage. However, this 4-7-8 breathing exercise is not part of the Oxygen Advantage method and is included as an additional relaxation technique. It contains longer breath holds which can sometimes be a stressor to the body.

Important Safety Information:

Breathing exercises should always feel comfortable and should never be forced.

Because 4-7-8 breathing includes a relatively long breath hold, please stop the exercise and return to your normal breathing if you experience dizziness, light-headedness, breathlessness, discomfort or distress.

If you are pregnant, or have a heart, respiratory or other medical condition, please seek advice from your healthcare professional or an appropriately qualified breathwork practitioner before practising breathing exercises involving breath holds.

If holding your breath for seven counts feels uncomfortable, do not push yourself to achieve the count.

Practise only in a safe, comfortable environment. Do not practise breath-holding exercises while driving, in or near water, in the bath or shower, or during any activity where becoming light-headed could place you at risk.

This podcast is provided for general wellbeing and educational purposes and is not a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Find somewhere comfortable, allow yourself a few uninterrupted minutes, and discover how gently working with your breath can help you create a little more space for calmness and healing.

Love & Light

Lisa

Lisa Pryce-Jones

Multi-Award Winning Hypnotherapist, Healer, Breath Work Practitioner

& Spirit Release Practitioner

Contact: lisapryce-jones@outlook.com / 07427 451992

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