4-7-8 breath for sleep
Breathe & Unwind · 3 min
A slow rhythm many people use to fall asleep
Lie down if you like. In through the nose for 4, hold for 7, out through the mouth for 8.
Breathe in for 4, hold for 7, breathe out for 8. Repeat 4 times.
Please also: If you feel lightheaded, shorten the counts or stop.
From the Quran & Sunnah
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