4-7-8 Breathing Timer

4-7-8 breathing uses a long exhale, often used to help relax before sleep.

Long exhale; often used to wind down.

Press Start and follow the circle

Session length 02:32

What is 4-7-8 breathing?

What is 4-7-8 breathing? A breathing pattern of inhaling for 4 seconds, holding for 7, and exhaling slowly for 8, popularized as a relaxation technique, often used to help wind down before sleep. It is not a substitute for medical treatment of sleep or anxiety disorders.