Can't sleep? Try this method to fall sleep quickly, it works!

in sleep •  8 years ago 

Sleepless nights or not getting proper sleep due to stress and anxiety ?? then Pranayam n meditation is the ideal solution for it
but if you're not acquainted with it. Then follow this method, which is derived from it

This method 4-7-8 breathing by dr weil has benefitted many, it may help you too if you believe so. Bettter than nothing
its a simple method, not only helps with sleep disorder but upsetting moods, so here it is

Exhale completely through your mouth, making a whoosh sound.
Close your mouth and inhale quietly through your nose to a mental count of four.
Hold your breath for a count of seven.
Exhale completely through your mouth, making a whoosh sound to a count of eight.
This is one breath. Now inhale again and repeat the cycle three more times for a total of four breaths.

Note that with this breathing technique, you always inhale quietly through your nose and exhale audibly through your mouth. The tip of your tongue stays in position the whole time. Exhalation takes twice as long as inhalation. The absolute time you spend on each phase is not important; the ratio of 4:7:8 is important. If you have trouble holding your breath, speed the exercise up but keep to the ratio of 4:7:8 for the three phases. With practice you can slow it all down and get used to inhaling and exhaling more and more deeply

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Really helps? You tried?

I usually do the breathing yoga exercises Valentica so it helps me sleep at the right time.
This exercise will also help you in coping mood swings

I am interested in this exercise. I'll try.

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In bed on my phone because I can't sleep. About to test this out.

By the way bluefilter app helps you too, you know the bright contrast of the screen keeps you awake. It reduces that and less strain on eyes