I’m suffering from extreme anxiety which leads me to be hospitalised so often due to vomiting, it has worsen in the recent years and it’s impacting my daily life. My doctor recommended me about this breathing technique and it’s helping me so much, I have not been hospitalised in 2 months which is a huge accomplishment. I’ve been recommending this to all my friends and family. To all my sweet souls out there I hope you get through this and if you ever want to talk I’m always here❤️
@@Expert_Advice it’s not about how many times your do it, it’s about relaxing fully and committing to feeling at ease. I hope it works for you just as much it worked for me.
Yes! I'm a therapist too and it is absolutely the first thing I have people do. Anxiety, sleep disorders, adhd...all of them benefit from this amazing technique.
I've been doing this religiously for about 4 months. It seems helpful and its simple and takes little time, obviously. I do it 8 times and often 3 times per day or more.
@@parvathythottumkal7334 When I started I had to count quickly until my lungs got better. It's all about Practice that only takes a few minutes regularly. Good Luck to Us All Peace
awesome stuff!! thanks for sharing - greetings from an indian yogi who resides in canada now :) the bee breath is very similiar - infact we hum on that one - will make a video and share it in the future on my channel :)
Over 15 years ago, Dr. Weil led me to a ‘practicioner’ who literally saved my life. Looking forward to utilizing this technique he obviously has great belief in 😉
So great, but remember this is one of many amazing techniques! The real beauty is that they lie with-in you and are free!!!!!! BREATH by James Nestor is great read, and the book technically ends with Dr. Weil's breathing pattern!
Wow, the counting was fast. I will give it a go. Do I ever hear Philly in Dr Weil's voice; "out", "around", "choklit." The 1st 2 almost have an extra vowel sound I couldn't spell. Love it, however.
On tongue placement, if it's a problem for you, keep trying, but don't let it stop you from doing the exercise. Hopefully over time, you'll get there. The benefits are still immeasurable for all.
@@S1rWakkayou’d start getting too much C02 in your body and risk fainting. You might also start feeling too lightheaded to the point that’s it’s uncomfortable
@@S1rWakka I think it's a liability thing. The first time I tried it I did many cycles and felt great. They don't want to recommend something that could potentially make someone light headed and injure themselves
Thanks for this video, Dr. Weil. I've been following your work for years, since I read Spontaneous Healing back in the 90's. I have a question that I'm sure you'll be able to answer... why do you say we should not do the 4-7-8 more than 4 times to start? I find it so relaxing that I feel my body asks for more. Any contraindications we should be aware of? Thanks in advance for your answer.
Having trouble memorizing the breathing technique... even though it is so short!😊 I play this every night and I skip to 4:20 to begin and be guided by you each night. I may be a bit insecure about memorizing it and doing it on my own because I'm not sure if there is any consequence to doing it slightly wrong...??
If you have a smart phone there are breathing apps (some are free) you can download that help with timing. Usually you can choose among several different breathing patterns - 4-7-8 is often labelled 'deep calm'; on some apps you can set your own pattern.
I'm struggling to hold my breath that long it's only 7 seconds I know but could only hold it a short time , its made my body sort of pump especially my chest is that normal ? Thank you.
Listen again. He didn’t say 7 seconds. He said to a count of 7. The count can be as fast or as slow as you need it to be, just maintain the same speed for all three parts: inhale, hold, and exhale. Sometimes I do this really slowly. Other times faster. As long as the pace is consistent, the speed doesn’t matter.
@@manhnguyen-pq1ie I think you should do this the way Weil shows you. After all he learned it from a master. And there could be something we just don't understand about using the numbers in the way he shows us.
If I try this during heavy anxiety I get a lump in my throat at the extreme end of either breath which makes it uncomfortable to do. I'm guessing if I keep doing it, I will eventually relax?
I've been taught that if holding breath causes anxiety, either leave that part out for a bit, although you won't get the heart/ pressure shift he speaks of, but I think what's most important is the ratio. So you could do a 3 count inhale, 5 count hold and 6 count exhale. Just keep the ratios as youre training your body to use the oxygen/ prana you inhale (breath retention) as well as giving more priority to the exhale which triggers the parasympathetic nervous system. Inhaling is activating, exhaling is relaxing. we tend to hold our breaths/ never fully exhale, which keeps us in the activated part of our nervous system. Also, I think i've read somewhere oxygen actually circulates on the exhale -- that's when the blood cells in the lungs that have just received during the inhale actually circulate out. sometimes just breathing with that intention, like "i'm inhaling good air in, hold while i let that oxygen saturate my blood cells, and a nice long exhale to get all that goodness all the way down to my toes :)"
He means 4 cycles per session. 2 sessions per day. Most advanced is 8 cycles per session. 2 of those sessions per day. That is what Dr. Weil does. Some people do more sessions for whatever their need is. Patrick McKeown from Oxygen Advantage talks about Oxygen Saturation and Carbon Dioxide mix and its effect on our system. He does a 4 count in the nose and 4 count out the nose and hold 15-25 count. The mouth remains closed at all times. Nasal Breathing.
No you dont want to put the tongue on the roof of your mouth. It can run energy through the Ren and Du meridians (microcosmic orbit) of body. That's an advanced practice which requires several steps to get there and clearing of blockages in body. If continued to do breathing and meditation like this it can cause your whole energetic system to get severely messed up and panic attacks, negative side effects etc which means you will be spending a large amount of money going to acupuncturists and find people to help, while trying to figure out wtf is going on. Proceed with caution and know your stuff
I’m suffering from extreme anxiety which leads me to be hospitalised so often due to vomiting, it has worsen in the recent years and it’s impacting my daily life. My doctor recommended me about this breathing technique and it’s helping me so much, I have not been hospitalised in 2 months which is a huge accomplishment. I’ve been recommending this to all my friends and family. To all my sweet souls out there I hope you get through this and if you ever want to talk I’m always here❤️
How are you now? Are u out of it?
in how many days it showz results?
How are you doing these days? Still good?
@@Expert_Advice it’s not about how many times your do it, it’s about relaxing fully and committing to feeling at ease. I hope it works for you just as much it worked for me.
@@silence-selfenquiry7812 I am better now, how are you? 💕
What the man says is true..I’ve been doing this and it actually reduces anxiety and mild depression in my case. Thankyou
You literally just pulled me out of a panic attack with this video. Thank you so much.
Wow that's so great! I have too many of them! Hope this helps
I am proud to being an Indian that India yoga techniques help lot of people to live stress free life...yoyo love India...
and still half of your population is malnourished!
@@pratyushraj8539 due to outside forces. British control etc
Thank you Doctor Weil for helping me get through anxiety. You're a lifesaver
This worked for me after a traumatic injury. Thank you, Dr. Weill.
As a therapist specializing in anxiety disorders, this is the first thing I recommend to my patients.
Mary Shaw any other tips Mary ? For anxiety
Hi Mary, do you concur with practicing twice a day to get the most out of this?
Yes! I'm a therapist too and it is absolutely the first thing I have people do. Anxiety, sleep disorders, adhd...all of them benefit from this amazing technique.
How strict are you on 2 times per day only?
I've been doing this religiously for about 4 months. It seems helpful and its simple and takes little time, obviously. I do it 8 times and often 3 times per day or more.
Do you do it this much quickly ? I mean in this video it only takes 10 or 12 seconds per round.
This is a lifetime tool that everyone should learn and practice to have when you need it.
Saved my life many times
Do you do it this much quickly ? I mean in this video it only takes 10 or 12 seconds per round.
@@parvathythottumkal7334 When I started I had to count quickly until my lungs got better. It's all about Practice that only takes a few minutes regularly.
Good Luck to Us All
Peace
I have done this since a decade ago (using audio book I downloaded a decade ago)... Thanks Dr. Andrew Weil...
I started this exercise today and shared this video with my grown children. We can all use some anxiety reduction!
This is your 3 year reminder to keep at it/start again
Helpful video. I’m going to try this to cure my insomnia. Thank you.
Ove the idea of him taking time to teach this breathing technique!
awesome stuff!! thanks for sharing - greetings from an indian yogi who resides in canada now :) the bee breath is very similiar - infact we hum on that one - will make a video and share it in the future on my channel :)
i love this video watched it all the time in treatment and it helped so much with cravings and just relaxing my anxiety.
I love this man.
Over 15 years ago, Dr. Weil led me to a ‘practicioner’ who literally saved my life. Looking
forward to utilizing this technique he obviously has great belief in 😉
Thank you for such a great explanation!
It really feels really good thank you 🥰 thank you life and so it is 🙏🏾
So great, but remember this is one of many amazing techniques! The real beauty is that they lie with-in you and are free!!!!!! BREATH by James Nestor is great read, and the book technically ends with Dr. Weil's breathing pattern!
Breath is the voice of the soul.
Very nice information 👍
thanx...will try
dose the tongue stays on the roof of the mouth the whole time we are doing the breathing ? Or only during the exhalation?
The whole time.
Wow, the counting was fast. I will give it a go. Do I ever hear Philly in Dr Weil's voice; "out", "around", "choklit." The 1st 2 almost have an extra vowel sound I couldn't spell. Love it, however.
On tongue placement, if it's a problem for you, keep trying, but don't let it stop you from doing the exercise. Hopefully over time, you'll get there. The benefits are still immeasurable for all.
Why only 4 times???
Does anyone know why Weil suggests to not do this more often than 4 breath cycles, and twice per day?
You can move to 8 cycles after you practice for a month
@@gialollobrigida1713 Again. Why the limit? What's the risk of doing more?
@@S1rWakkayou’d start getting too much C02 in your body and risk fainting. You might also start feeling too lightheaded to the point that’s it’s uncomfortable
@@S1rWakka I think it's a liability thing. The first time I tried it I did many cycles and felt great. They don't want to recommend something that could potentially make someone light headed and injure themselves
Thanks for this video, Dr. Weil. I've been following your work for years, since I read Spontaneous Healing back in the 90's. I have a question that I'm sure you'll be able to answer... why do you say we should not do the 4-7-8 more than 4 times to start? I find it so relaxing that I feel my body asks for more. Any contraindications we should be aware of? Thanks in advance for your answer.
For answer you should read Indian Yog granth (scripture). 😊
Having trouble memorizing the breathing technique... even though it is so short!😊 I play this every night and I skip to 4:20 to begin and be guided by you each night. I may be a bit insecure about memorizing it and doing it on my own because I'm not sure if there is any consequence to doing it slightly wrong...??
If you have a smart phone there are breathing apps (some are free) you can download that help with timing. Usually you can choose among several different breathing patterns - 4-7-8 is often labelled 'deep calm'; on some apps you can set your own pattern.
I had the same problem, but I’ve been doing it so long now that I just remember it. It’s wonderful.
I'm struggling to hold my breath that long it's only 7 seconds I know but could only hold it a short time , its made my body sort of pump especially my chest is that normal ? Thank you.
Listen again. He didn’t say 7 seconds. He said to a count of 7.
The count can be as fast or as slow as you need it to be, just maintain the same speed for all three parts: inhale, hold, and exhale.
Sometimes I do this really slowly. Other times faster. As long as the pace is consistent, the speed doesn’t matter.
Very cool
Dear dr.I have a doubt. Please let me know where you have to hold the breath. In the chest or diaphragm??
Either. What works for you.
I have a hard time breathing out for 8 when I am only inhaling for 4. What am I doing wrong?
lie down, its easier and make the breath in more robust and the one out more subtle.
try exhaling with a flow rate 1/2 of your inhalation
Is there any specific time to do this or can be done at anytime
Starts at 4:29
Can anyone tell me, why we should not do more than 4-8 cycles per sitting??
Hi All...Is it ok doing this for 30 min at once or maybe 1 hour?
I think its easier to count to 19 with the 3 steps included (in 1-4, hold 5-11, out 12-19).
excellent idea
@@manhnguyen-pq1ie I think you should do this the way Weil shows you. After all he learned it from a master. And there could be something we just don't understand about using the numbers in the way he shows us.
@@jaymckinney3986 Absolutely I agree with you bcz more nmb you add can be dengr for some ppl
There’s always somebody who wants to argue with the teacher! 😂😂😂
Safe to do for someone that has vasovagal syncope. Also low bp?
why not more than 8 times?
he doenst count seconds, he counts too quickly
and what is the science behind it ?
i'll stay on cardiac coherence
If I try this during heavy anxiety I get a lump in my throat at the extreme end of either breath which makes it uncomfortable to do. I'm guessing if I keep doing it, I will eventually relax?
Sum Dood
Try to practice varied durations?
Does episode change?
If yes: how?
Curious.
I've been taught that if holding breath causes anxiety, either leave that part out for a bit, although you won't get the heart/ pressure shift he speaks of, but I think what's most important is the ratio. So you could do a 3 count inhale, 5 count hold and 6 count exhale. Just keep the ratios as youre training your body to use the oxygen/ prana you inhale (breath retention) as well as giving more priority to the exhale which triggers the parasympathetic nervous system. Inhaling is activating, exhaling is relaxing. we tend to hold our breaths/ never fully exhale, which keeps us in the activated part of our nervous system. Also, I think i've read somewhere oxygen actually circulates on the exhale -- that's when the blood cells in the lungs that have just received during the inhale actually circulate out. sometimes just breathing with that intention, like "i'm inhaling good air in, hold while i let that oxygen saturate my blood cells, and a nice long exhale to get all that goodness all the way down to my toes :)"
How often I can do this breathing excercise on the day?
Igor Bozic in another video he says 4 cycles twice a day to start
Dumb question but when he says up it to 8 breath cycles does he mean do it 4-7-8 8 times instead of 4?
Yes.
He means 4 cycles per session. 2 sessions per day. Most advanced is 8 cycles per session. 2 of those sessions per day. That is what Dr. Weil does. Some people do more sessions for whatever their need is. Patrick McKeown from Oxygen Advantage talks about Oxygen Saturation and Carbon Dioxide mix and its effect on our system. He does a 4 count in the nose and 4 count out the nose and hold 15-25 count. The mouth remains closed at all times. Nasal Breathing.
You look good
Only 2 times per day to start? Seems like not much. Me, knowing me, I'll probably do it 3 or 4 per.
can i do it for 20min a day?
No, you'll get too dizzy.
4:29
@ 4:22
I have to say, it seems like he's not really using the ratios in his example. Seems more like 4-4-6 or something.
Every time I get done I yawn
No you dont want to put the tongue on the roof of your mouth. It can run energy through the Ren and Du meridians (microcosmic orbit) of body. That's an advanced practice which requires several steps to get there and clearing of blockages in body. If continued to do breathing and meditation like this it can cause your whole energetic system to get severely messed up and panic attacks, negative side effects etc which means you will be spending a large amount of money going to acupuncturists and find people to help, while trying to figure out wtf is going on. Proceed with caution and know your stuff
Mm
I can potentially use this to get to sleep earlier
I def do!
Too fast!!!!
Cindy Mulvey in not in real time seconds.
Cindy Mulvey yeah it’s too fast for me too.
4:22
4:25