Dr. Weil Explains How to Do His 4-7-8 Breathing Technique

Relaxing Breathing Exercise

Andrew Weil

Learn a powerful relaxation technique as demonstrated by Andrew Weil, M.D. The 4 7 8 breathing is a daily practice that can bring great calmness to the body.

Four, Seven, Eight breathing – the gist is to do 4 cycles of these breaths, not necessarily sticking to the exact count down to the second. It's more of a guideline. Feel free to experiment with your own cadence.

Watch the video to see how!

About the Author

Andrew Weil

Andrew Weil, M.D., is a world-renowned leader and pioneer in the field of integrative medicine, a healing oriented approach to health care which encompasses body, mind, and spirit.

Combining a Harvard education and a lifetime of practicing natural and preventive medicine, Weil is Director of the Arizona Center for