MSU Extension Mindfulness for Better Living

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[Music] 4-7-8 Breathing focuses on controlling your breath in three separate parts. You spend 4 seconds breathing in, 7 seconds holding your breath, and 8 seconds breathing out. Research has shown that this mindful breathing practice can help calm our anxious mind and body by activating our parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for relaxation. Let's try it together. I invite you to follow along to practice 4-7-8 breathing. If this feels difficult at first, you can adjust the timing of your breath to a comfortable pace. Begin by breathing out completely. Now inhale and hold your breath. Now exhale slowly and completely. Restarting the cycle with a new breath in, holding that breath, and now slowly releasing that breath. You can find more health programs and resources from MSU Extension by visiting our website at [Music]