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Claire Davies

How to use the 4 7 8 sleep method to fall asleep fast and ease nighttime anxiety

Woman sits on her bed to practise the 4 7 8 Sleep Method breathing technique.

The 4 7 8 sleep method is a breathing technique that can help you quickly drop into a state of relaxation, which in turn will help you fall asleep faster. It works especially well for combatting sleep anxiety and easing a stressed out mind at bedtime, but it can be used to help you fall asleep more easily during a daytime nap too,

Developed by Dr Andrew Weil, Founder and Director of the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, the 4 7 8 sleep method is a form of conscious breathing and a simple yet effective technique for feeling calmer before sleep.

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