Top 9 Best Breathing Techniques for Sleep

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  1. You may carry out the 4-7-8 breathing method by following these steps:

    • Let your lips gently open.
    • Completely let out your air, making a loud buzzing sound as you do so.
    • For a count of four seconds, silently inhale through your nose while squeezing your lips together.
    • Keep your breath held for seven counts.
    • Repeat your previous exhalation for a full 8 seconds while whooshing.
    • When you first begin, repeat four times. At some point, increase to 8 repetitions.

    This method was created by Dr. Andrew Weil as a modification of pranayama, a traditional yoga practice that helps relaxation while replenishing the body's supply of oxygen.

    4-7-8 breathing technique
    4-7-8 breathing technique
    4-7-8 breathing technique
    4-7-8 breathing technique

  2. You may carry out the original Bhramari pranayama breathing practice by following these steps:

    • As you breathe in and out deeply, close your eyes.
    • Put your hands over your ears.
    • Your index fingers should be placed one over each brow, and the other fingers should be placed over your eyes.
    • Next, gently squeeze your nose's sides while concentrating on your brow region.
    • Keep your mouth shut while gently exhaling through your nose while humming the "Om" sound.
    • Five times through the process.

    Bhramari pranayama has been demonstrated in clinical investigations to reduce breathing and heart rate quickly. This tends to be very calming and can get your body ready for sleep.

    Bhramari pranayama breathing exercise
    Bhramari pranayama breathing exercise
    Bhramari pranayama breathing exercise
    Bhramari pranayama breathing exercise
  3. You may carry out the three-part breathing exercise by following these steps:

    • Take a big, deep breath in.
    • Exhale deeply while paying close attention to how your body feels.
    • Repeat this many times, then lengthen your exhale to match the length of your inhale.

    One of the most soothing, centering breathing exercises you can do is the three-part breath (Dirga Pranayama). It truly helps you concentrate on the present moment and become aware of the feelings in your body. The simplicity of this method makes some people prefer it to others.

    Three-part breathing exercise
    Three-part breathing exercise
    Three-part breathing exercise
    Three-part breathing exercise
  4. You may carry out the diaphragmatic breathing exercise by following these steps:

    • Lie on your back and either sit in a chair or bend your knees over a pillow.
    • Put one hand on your tummy and the other flat against your chest.
    • Breathe deeply and slowly through your nose, allowing the hand on your stomach to rise and fall in time with your chest hand.
    • Next, slowly inhale through your pursed lips.
    • Lastly, you can breathe in and out without having to move your chest.

    The first few times you practice diaphragmatic breathing, like with learning anything new, it could be challenging. Spend a few minutes each day practicing your new skill, which has numerous advantages for your overall health and may help in relaxation. By strengthening your diaphragm, this approach slows your breathing and lowers the amount of oxygen you need.

    Diaphragmatic breathing exercise
    Diaphragmatic breathing exercise
    Diaphragmatic breathing exercise
    Diaphragmatic breathing exercise
  5. You may carry out the alternate nasal breathing exercise by following these steps:

    • Cross your legs when you sit.
    • Put your right thumb on your nose while holding your left hand against your knee.
    • Complete your exhale, then close your right nostril.
    • Using your left nostril, take a breath.
    • While shutting the left, open your right nostril and exhale through it.
    • After five minutes of this rotation, exhale through your left nostril to complete the exercise.

    People who practiced nasal breathing exercises felt less worried afterward, according to one 2013 research. You can practice this breathing technique for a short time. According to research, practicing for 10 minutes makes the highest results.

    Alternate nasal breathing exercise
    Alternate nasal breathing exercise
    Alternate nasal breathing exercise
    Alternate nasal breathing exercise
  6. You may carry out the Buteyko breathing exercise by following these steps:

    • For around 30 seconds, lie in bed with your lips slightly closed (not pursed) and breathe naturally through your nose.
    • Carefully inhale and exhale a little more through your nose once.
    • Keep your lips shut and gently squeeze your nose closed with your thumb and forefinger until you feel the urge to breathe again.
    • Breathe deeply through your nose once again, keeping your mouth shut.

    Using breath retention exercises, this therapeutic breathing method allows you to regulate the speed and volume of your breathing. You can learn to breathe more effectively, slowly, and effectively. Moreover, many people don’t realize that they are hyperventilating. This practice helps you in return to a regular breathing technique.

    Buteyko breathing
    Buteyko breathing
    Buteyko breathing
    Buteyko breathing
  7. You may carry out the Papworth method by following these steps:

    • If you're using this to fall asleep, sit up straight, perhaps in bed.
    • Take slow, deep breaths in and out, counting to four with each inhale (mouth or nose) and exhale (nose should be used).
    • Pay attention to how your abdomen rises and falls as you breathe, and keep an ear out for your breath sounds to come from your stomach.

    Using this calming technique will help you break your sighing and yawning habits. Anyone who suffers from a respiratory condition that causes altered breathing might benefit from the Papworth breathing method.

    The Papworth method
    The Papworth method
    The Papworth method
    The Papworth method
  8. You may carry out the Kapalbhati breathing exercise by following these steps:

    • Straighten your spine and take a comfortable seat. With your palms towards the sky, place your hands on your knees. You have the choice of sitting in Virasana Pose, cross-legged on the floor, or in a chair with your feet flat on the ground (sitting on your heels with knees bent and shins tucked beneath the thighs).
    • Take a deep sigh in.
    • Contract your tummy as you exhale to force the breath out in a short burst. You may hold your hand there to feel the tightening of your abdominal muscles.
    • The breath should automatically enter your lungs as you quickly release your stomach.
    • To complete one round of Kapalbhati pranayama, take 20 of these breaths.
    • After finishing one round, unwind while closing your eyes and paying attention to your body's sensations.
    • Complete the last two rounds of your practice.

    It has been claimed that Kapalbhati breathing might help to open the sinuses and enhance concentration. It is regarded as a sophisticated breathing method. Prior to practicing this technique, it is advised to become skilled in other methods like Bhramari pranayama.

    Kapalbhati breathing exercise
    Kapalbhati breathing exercise
    Kapalbhati breathing exercise
    Kapalbhati breathing exercise
  9. You may carry out the box breathing exercise by following these steps:

    • As you exhale, try to push all the air out of your lungs while maintaining a straight back.
    • Breathe in gently through your nose while counting to four in your brain, allowing more air to enter your lungs with each number.
    • Hold your breath while mentally counting to 4.
    • Exhale slowly through your mouth, ensuring that all of the oxygen is out of your lungs.

    When box breathing, you should pay close attention to the oxygen you're receiving in and evicting. Box breathing is a typical meditation technique and a well-liked way to unwind and focus the mind.

    Box breathing
    Box breathing
    Box breathing
    Box breathing



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