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Breathing for Better Sleep

By Nada Meskaoui NLP Trainer • Sep 17, 2025

The quality of your day is determined by the quality of your sleep. Yet many of us struggle to switch off at night. Breathwork offers a simple, powerful way to calm your nervous system, shifting from “fight or flight” to “rest and digest” so your body and mind can relax deeply.

4-7-8 Breathing

Inhale gently through your nose for 4 seconds. Hold your breath for 7 seconds. Exhale slowly through pursed lips for 8 seconds. This scientifically proven ratio slows your heart rate, eases tension, and signals your body that it’s time to rest.

Box Breathing

Box Breathing is perfect for nighttime stress too. Inhale for 4 counts, hold for 4, exhale for 4, and hold for 4. Visualize tracing a square as you breathe. This steady rhythm encourages deep relaxation and prepares your body for restorative sleep.

Sleep is the golden chain that ties health and our bodies together. – Thomas Dekker

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