A Simple 4-7-8 Breathing Exercise | On The Beach

<p>The 4-7-8 breathing exercise, of which the great Dr. Andrew Weil is widely-acknowledged to be the inventor, is simple and effective. You need only do the following: inhale for 4 seconds; hold the breath for 7 seconds; and exhale for 8 seconds. That constitutes one cycle. You'll then repeat this sequence for a total of four cycles. Perform this at least twice a day. </p><p>A little "behind the scenes": this episode, which was completely unscripted, was recorded while I was sitting on the beach. Sadly, I was a bit too far away from the shoreline to capture the calming music of the waves. Instead, I got a background full of the clamorous din of a jet plane flying up above! For that, I offer you my sincerest apology. </p><p>I hope, nevertheless, you enjoy this episode. </p><p>Send comments and criticisms to pneuma.finneran@gmail.com</p><p>Visit my sister project, finneranswake.com and the "Finneran's Wake" YouTube channel and podcast. </p>