A short but oh so well worth it post…..
Dr. Andrew Weil was one of my instructors at Integrative Nutrition and my favorite part of his lecture was the stress-relieving breath exercise he taught.
The calming effects of the breathing exercise are instantaneous and it’s incredibly easy to do.
According to Dr. Weil, this breathing exercise has “astonishing beneficial effects” for stress, mood, memory, and cravings.
Here’s how to do it. It’s called the 4-7-8 technique.
- Breathe in for 4 counts.
- Hold your breath for 7 counts.
- Breathe out for 8 counts.
Do this exercise twice a day, for 4 breath cycles. After 1 month of practicing, increase this to 8 breath cycles.
Try this anytime you’re feeling stressed, anxious, or have cravings you want to get rid of.
“I wish this breathing exercise would be taken more seriously, but it’s too simple and doesn’t involve taking a substance.” – Dr. Andrew Weil
Truth!
XO, Kimberley