I had trouble with insomnia and anxiety for about 2 weeks. I tried sleeping pills, tea, and working out before sleeping. Nothing worked because my mind kept thinking and running off to different thoughts. I tried this technique for the first time last night and it worked! The most impressive thing was that every night I would wake up at 2 in the morning and not able to sleep again. Well I didn't wake up at 2 and I slept all night! Thanks!
TheHornet79 that's amazing that it worked I currently suffer really bad anxiety and insomnia haven't slept properly in days probs about in 8 hours in three days and it's made me feel really ill so tired and have been sick and everything because my mind won't switch off and let me go to sleep I came across this video did the breathing exercise and although I'm still really tired my need for being sick has went away so it defs works for calming your body down I'm going to take another sleeper to aid me to sleep tonight hopefully get a full 8 hours and back into a routine I'm just glad that this exercise worked for someone that's went through similar what I'm going to no through right now gives me hope
just remember that whenever you are anxious, sad, or worried. This works with anxiety and depression. Not just sleep. Always do the breathing technique but in 4 cycles. Do not do 2 or 3. 4 cycles is the one that removes my anxiety and lets me calm down and not think too much on negative thoughts. If 4 cycles doesn't work then start doing 5 cycles because everyone is different. Anxiety and anti depressants don't work on me. This breathing technique was the only thing that worked for this past year. I wish you the best of luck and remember that this anxiety is only temporary part of your life. You'll be stronger and happier once this is all over.
Isabella Brand: Ha! Have you ever read the comments on a controversial video? - Like religion, politics, etc.? Those are the really good ones! So much hatred and name calling. Of course - that wouldn't cheer you up but it IS entertaining! God bless you sister. - Bob
Does work. I tried a similar technique before I had to make an important presentation. Calmed me down, gave the best talk of my life in front of a room full of VIPs that included my boss. You can make fun of it, but take advantage of it anyway.
i have been using this for about 6 months now, it works, not all the time though for some reason, but 90% of the time i don't even remember finishing a normal breathing cycle after... best breathing technique i have ever come across... legend!
All jokes aside I typically go to bed at 11:30 and fall asleep sometime around 2:30, but after doing three cycles of this I fell asleep like easily. Never even got to look at my phone, but I'd guess I was asleep somewhere between five and ten minutes after doing this technique, and I was able to wake up at a good time and feel great.
Well, my sister told me about this. She is in Ecuador and saw the Spanish version of this video. She suffered of insomnia for years and only with pills she could sleep. She does this every day and it is working for her already 3 or 4 months. I started 2 weeks ago and I am sleeping! Try it, it does not hurt. Thanks for sharing this video.
I am an RN and have shared your Breathing Technique with my patients, along with this video. I believe it is amazing to reset the brain and help to refocus. Thank you so much.
Whether one calls this "breath work", "breath control", "Pranayama", or "controlled breathing" it is all the same: Regulating your breathing for a specific outcome which is always positive, beneficial and therapeutic. I see great value in Dr. Weil's technique and as a certified, clinical hypnotherapist and reiki practitioner, I will not only use this myself, but start each session out by explaining this easy process, and have my clients follow along with me. I believe this will be a quick and beneficial approach to quickly enrich their system with oxygen and relax them. What a perfect way to begin. Thank you Dr. Weil.
I have been using this technique since I first heard about it last week and it works every single time I am asleep within a minute. Awesome! Thank you for posting.
I learned this 4-7-8 breathing technique a long time ago when I was just beginning to learn about relaxation and meditation. However, for whatever reason, I stopped doing it. Here I am relearning it because of reading Breath and wanting to get the technique perfected. I used to have insomnia and this technique helped way back when. Now I'm having breathing issues and allergies that are keeping me awake at night. Thank you for this video.
This exercise truly does work for me. I have been doing it for over 4 years. As for some of the comments, Thanks to those of you who made me chuckle. 😊
I have medication now, metoprolol and it helps keep my hart calm. I also used oxazepam wich you can't keep using as it stops working after a while. It's a miracle medicine, it works extremely well, damn shame you can't keep using it. Most of the time it's nothing really, it's usually in your head wich is my problem. I keep thinking and listening to my heart and slowly begin to panic. Just go to bed with a clear mind, don't think about bad things and think about good things. I know it's extremely hard, at the end it gets better.
Dr. Weill is a highly respected doctor, well verst in healthy living and nutrition. Most doctors arnt! because of Big Farma!and there paid with perks to push drugs.
An absolutely brilliant technique that really works. I used it myself and have taught it to others. It may take a week or two of persevering to really get it and retrain your mind but it's worth it. One young lad I taught it to was lying awake every night until 3 or 4 in the morning with a ton of shit going through his head and he was suffering from anxiety attacks and had anger issues. He wasn't getting more than a couple hours sleep at a time of at all and during the day he was having anxiety attacks and when certain buttons were pushed he got very angry and sometimes violent or destructive. After a couple weeks of using this technique he was putting himself to sleep with little or no problem, sleeping for longer and waking feeling more positive. Every time he felt anxious or angry during the day he would take some breaths using this technique and immediately calm himself down. This really works, so if you suffer from sleep issues, anxiety, stress or anger it is certainly worth giving it a go, but don't expect immediate results on the first night or incident, stick with it for a couple weeks 😁🙏💕
It's really not a sleep thing man. It's sort of about finding a balance between your conscious actions, and your subconscious actions. While the 4-7-8 breathing doesn't really help you fall asleep (yeah I know its a joke and everything) following it with your own breathing / counting pattern (it could be half second counts, could be 2 second counts) really helps you to relax and take a step back from what's bugging you. Regardless of whether its psychological, or physical. It helps your focus a lot, and if you're having sleep problems, its fucking magical.
I taught my husband this breathing exercise and he said that now that he has incorporated this in to his nighttime routine every time he gets up to use the bathroom in the middle of the night he is able to go back to sleep right away, before he used to toss and turn.
You Are God Sent!!!!!!! I haven't slept in almost an entire weeek!! Tried NyQuil & everything. Your breathing technique cured my insomnia! Thank u for sharing. You're genius . God bless you 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I am doing this technique since 1 month onwards it's really helpful it's almost cure my insomnia this technique gives a new life to me 😘😘😘my 2 yers insomnia is almost gone
+Kwipper Ursus I think the main point is to anchor your wandering mind to the breath. I always choose a number between 1 & 10 and adjust the speed according to how high or how low the number is. Very settling.
+Kwipper Ursus I read somewhere that what really matters is the ratio, so everyone can count in their own rythm, as long as they don't speed up or slow down their counting during the exercise. Makes sense to me, hope I could help :)
they should clarify those are NOT SECONDS!!! half seconds maybe ... try this with real seconds and your body will be more awake since 7 REAL seconds of holding your breath will wake you up
if you get the physiology - and how your amygdala is resetting back to its normal position - it will fall into place. breaths are good to think of it - but it really does work
I've been using this technique for a few weeks now, and I've found it highly effective not just for falling asleep, but also for helping to relax and ease tension in my daily life. The technique is simple and can be practiced just about anywhere, anytime. My thanks to Xavier Bloomer for sharing this.
Dr. Weil, you'll always be my favorite Dr. Thank you for all the wonderful information you have put out there for people who are serious about improving their health. I trust in you 100% and credit your expertise and advise for helping me get well and improve many ailments associated with my health issues. You are my go-to Doc... Much Thanks!!
Holy cow! It really works! I have terrible panic attacks and this really helped. I mean, it didnt completely go away but it brought it to a point in which I could control and tolerate it. Thanks. One down side is it made me hyper aware of my heart beat which of course was pounding due to the panic and I could feel it much more clearly due to the fact that my lungs were mostly filled but aside from that. It's just anything I can feel phsyiologically speaking makes my paniced mind question if its normal or not and what it means if it isn't. "Ah my heart is beating, that must mean I'm having a heart attack!" That sort of ridiculous nonsense that seems totally feasible when you are panicing but utterly nonsensical when you are calm. Talking (or typing) about it also really helps.
I tried it last night and it worked! I was skeptical whether i did it right or not and probably after more than two minutes later i began to feel sinking and i realized with amazement that it worked.
Ive been doing this breathing exercise first thing in the morning and before bed for 12 weeks. I have more clarity, I can dissociate from feelings and notions and just watch them in the present moment as they pass by. My blood pressure is lower, I can sing better lol definitely a bonus for singers and vocalists. You feel over all "woke".
It's excellent . This method works very well . I have no high blood pressure at all and although can make me have a deep sleep every night . Thank you so much .
That's a good one 😁Sometimes I wouldn't mind going to sleep for 5 years and waking up when things have settled down 😂I've found 4-7-8 fairly useful, along with some other breathing and meditative practices.
This is a powerful technique that takes a few months to really put into practice, but pays off in terms of overall relaxation which will improve your happiness and life.
I'm guessing it could make you lightheaded. There is some level of oxygen deprivation, or it may just not be effective for more than a certain number of cycles.
With this 4-7-8 breathing exercise, I'm guessing you lose a little more air than you take in. Logically, if you do too much it may have negative results like lightheadedness and such.
Its basically disabling the fight or flight state(SNS) and entering the rest/digest state (PSNS) by slowing down your breathing -> slowed heart rate -> relaxation. Just dont overdo the holding breath part in the beginning because once oxygen is too low you might enter the fight or flight state(SNS).
I'm in a rehab facility from a major surgey every few hours they come and check my oxygen level, I do this breathing technic when levels are too low, brings it up to a normal level everytime. I learned this in Psychology for meditation back in H.S. about 30 years ago.
The method, pioneered by Harvard-trained Dr Andre Weill, is described as a 'natural tranquiliser for the nervous system' helping to quickly reduce tension and allowing the body to relax.
I had a doctor tell me several years ago, that when my anxiety gets out of control, to do basically the same thing. Take a deep breath, and whoosh it out. I need to remember to do it more, as it kind of centers you and puts you in the present.
Ron Lawrence, I thought your comeback was really funny. Why did Sandor get so bent out of shape that you made a joke in response to a troll post? Just curious if there was some other exchange that I am not aware of?
C Swank Th re was nothing else that I remember. Some people like to have innocent fun, and some people have problems with that. I like the funny people.
Just saw this & then started reading the comments. All I can say about the comments, is that it's a good thing most of you never took up space/time in Dr Weil's classes.
Try splitting your attention between three different sensation your body is feeling (ex - the slightly cool sensation of air flowing in your nose, your chest as it rises, and the back of your left hand) simultaneously as you practice the breathing exercise above. It may take a few days of practice, but soon - if you are anything like me - you will be sleeping like a rock.
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I had trouble with insomnia and anxiety for about 2 weeks. I tried sleeping pills, tea, and working out before sleeping. Nothing worked because my mind kept thinking and running off to different thoughts. I tried this technique for the first time last night and it worked! The most impressive thing was that every night I would wake up at 2 in the morning and not able to sleep again. Well I didn't wake up at 2 and I slept all night! Thanks!
what about the toungue position that he said? are we supposed to keep it touching the tip during the whole time?
yeah I was wondering the same as Mohammed Nadeem
TheHornet79 that's amazing that it worked I currently suffer really bad anxiety and insomnia haven't slept properly in days probs about in 8 hours in three days and it's made me feel really ill so tired and have been sick and everything because my mind won't switch off and let me go to sleep I came across this video did the breathing exercise and although I'm still really tired my need for being sick has went away so it defs works for calming your body down I'm going to take another sleeper to aid me to sleep tonight hopefully get a full 8 hours and back into a routine I'm just glad that this exercise worked for someone that's went through similar what I'm going to no through right now gives me hope
just remember that whenever you are anxious, sad, or worried. This works with anxiety and depression. Not just sleep. Always do the breathing technique but in 4 cycles. Do not do 2 or 3. 4 cycles is the one that removes my anxiety and lets me calm down and not think too much on negative thoughts. If 4 cycles doesn't work then start doing 5 cycles because everyone is different. Anxiety and anti depressants don't work on me. This breathing technique was the only thing that worked for this past year. I wish you the best of luck and remember that this anxiety is only temporary part of your life. You'll be stronger and happier once this is all over.
Mohammad Nadeem he said to keep it the whole time.
the reason I watch videos like that is because the comment section always cheers me up :D
lol
we're all jerks........
yeah and i bet you are some dude behind that pro
Thomas Taylor
Isabella Brand: Ha! Have you ever read the comments on a controversial video? - Like religion, politics, etc.? Those are the really good ones! So much hatred and name calling. Of course - that wouldn't cheer you up but it IS entertaining! God bless you sister. - Bob
This works so well....I passed out and posted this comment the next day!
+kevinod771 HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
hahahhahaha
you made my day xD
Lolzz what an interesting comment hats off to you
same for me!!!
Does work. I tried a similar technique before I had to make an important presentation. Calmed me down, gave the best talk of my life in front of a room full of VIPs that included my boss. You can make fun of it, but take advantage of it anyway.
i have been using this for about 6 months now, it works, not all the time though for some reason, but 90% of the time i don't even remember finishing a normal breathing cycle after... best breathing technique i have ever come across... legend!
All jokes aside I typically go to bed at 11:30 and fall asleep sometime around 2:30, but after doing three cycles of this I fell asleep like easily. Never even got to look at my phone, but I'd guess I was asleep somewhere between five and ten minutes after doing this technique, and I was able to wake up at a good time and feel great.
Well, my sister told me about this. She is in Ecuador and saw the Spanish version of this video. She suffered of insomnia for years and only with pills she could sleep. She does this every day and it is working for her already 3 or 4 months. I started 2 weeks ago and I am sleeping! Try it, it does not hurt. Thanks for sharing this video.
This works for me. Been doing it for a few weeks and it has proved very effective.
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I am an RN and have shared your Breathing Technique with my patients, along with this video. I believe it is amazing to reset the brain and help to refocus. Thank you so much.
Whether one calls this "breath work", "breath control", "Pranayama", or "controlled breathing" it is all the same: Regulating your breathing for a specific outcome which is always positive, beneficial and therapeutic. I see great value in Dr. Weil's technique and as a certified, clinical hypnotherapist and reiki practitioner, I will not only use this myself, but start each session out by explaining this easy process, and have my clients follow along with me. I believe this will be a quick and beneficial approach to quickly enrich their system with oxygen and relax them. What a perfect way to begin. Thank you Dr. Weil.
Steven Graham, Hypnotherapist
Should put them right to sleep. Easy money... ;)
I have been using this technique since I first heard about it last week and it works every single time I am asleep within a minute. Awesome! Thank you for posting.
I learned this 4-7-8 breathing technique a long time ago when I was just beginning to learn about relaxation and meditation. However, for whatever reason, I stopped doing it. Here I am relearning it because of reading Breath and wanting to get the technique perfected. I used to have insomnia and this technique helped way back when. Now I'm having breathing issues and allergies that are keeping me awake at night. Thank you for this video.
This exercise truly does work for me. I have been doing it for over 4 years.
As for some of the comments, Thanks to those of you who made me chuckle.
😊
Going to try this out tonight, had a panic attack last night, i couldn't keep myself calm, hope this works.
Didn't worked for me, tried it 2 times. :(
+Signex NL you're supposed to do it 4 times
I did.
I have medication now, metoprolol and it helps keep my hart calm. I also used oxazepam wich you can't keep using as it stops working after a while. It's a miracle medicine, it works extremely well, damn shame you can't keep using it. Most of the time it's nothing really, it's usually in your head wich is my problem. I keep thinking and listening to my heart and slowly begin to panic. Just go to bed with a clear mind, don't think about bad things and think about good things. I know it's extremely hard, at the end it gets better.
Work out in the afternoon. Cardio does much better and use this breathing exercises in 5 cycles. Everyones different but 5 works for me.
Thumbs up if you were waiting for him to just pass out after the 4th cycle.
+BMeister22 i was desappointed lol
+Abdennour Lanceur Yeah Ikr. I was dissapointed too
+BMeister22 lol omg
yes (Y)
+BMeister22 What 4th cycle? zzzZZZZZZ lol
I use this technique when I'm anxious and it works everytime ..
Will definitely try out this technique, thank you Santa!
Dr. Weill is a highly respected doctor, well verst in healthy living and nutrition. Most doctors arnt! because of
Big Farma!and there paid with perks to push drugs.
Ok will yry out
It helps a lot. Having panic and anxiety. And slept so good.
An absolutely brilliant technique that really works. I used it myself and have taught it to others. It may take a week or two of persevering to really get it and retrain your mind but it's worth it.
One young lad I taught it to was lying awake every night until 3 or 4 in the morning with a ton of shit going through his head and he was suffering from anxiety attacks and had anger issues. He wasn't getting more than a couple hours sleep at a time of at all and during the day he was having anxiety attacks and when certain buttons were pushed he got very angry and sometimes violent or destructive.
After a couple weeks of using this technique he was putting himself to sleep with little or no problem, sleeping for longer and waking feeling more positive. Every time he felt anxious or angry during the day he would take some breaths using this technique and immediately calm himself down.
This really works, so if you suffer from sleep issues, anxiety, stress or anger it is certainly worth giving it a go, but don't expect immediate results on the first night or incident, stick with it for a couple weeks 😁🙏💕
Thank you
He didn't fall asleep.
hahahaha
Ivo Sigma wkwkwk?
because he's well trained
It's really not a sleep thing man. It's sort of about finding a balance between your conscious actions, and your subconscious actions. While the 4-7-8 breathing doesn't really help you fall asleep (yeah I know its a joke and everything) following it with your own breathing / counting pattern (it could be half second counts, could be 2 second counts) really helps you to relax and take a step back from what's bugging you. Regardless of whether its psychological, or physical. It helps your focus a lot, and if you're having sleep problems, its fucking magical.
pursuing222 hahahahaha :D
Thanks dude. I slept 30 mn, 1h or 2 hours per night. Now I sleep 6, 7 hours. It took at least 2 months to have this result. But I did it everyday.
Thank you 😀. My psychologist told me to watch this video and this really helps.
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This has worked for me. I also use it at work when stressed. There has also been a big improvement with my BP.
Was SKEPTICAL, it takes so much for me to fall asleep but i did this last night and it worked!!!!!
I taught my husband this breathing exercise and he said that now that he has incorporated this in to his nighttime routine every time he gets up to use the bathroom in the middle of the night he is able to go back to sleep right away, before he used to toss and turn.
You Are God Sent!!!!!!! I haven't slept in almost an entire weeek!! Tried NyQuil & everything. Your breathing technique cured my insomnia! Thank u for sharing. You're genius . God bless you 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Do you Still do it
I would like to know how you hold your tongue against the roof of your mouth That's what I've been u able to do Thanks
I tried this last night: IT REALLY WORKED TO PUT ME BACK TO SLEEP
This video is a gift!!! Don't start the day without it, and fall asleep with it :-) Thank you so much, Andrew!
I am doing this technique since 1 month onwards it's really helpful it's almost cure my insomnia this technique gives a new life to me 😘😘😘my 2 yers insomnia is almost gone
I seriously doubt this is gonna even wo
Hahah that was fun
Yeah I can't believe i
This video is so stup
Hahahahahaha
it totally works you're just a
I made it to the third exhale and my girlfriend punched me in the face.
But did you sleep? Arguably if you slept after then... ya know lol
Which one helped you sleep tho? 😂
Ha ha ha ha!
I'm sure you'll understand..
Could someone explain the joke
Isn't the speed of the counting a little fast?
+Kwipper Ursus - that was my thought too. I would definitely slow the count down a bit when I do this on my own. To me, I was more relaxed that way.
+Kwipper Ursus I think the main point is to anchor your wandering mind to the breath. I always choose a number between 1 & 10 and adjust the speed according to how high or how low the number is. Very settling.
+Kwipper Ursus I read somewhere that what really matters is the ratio, so everyone can count in their own rythm, as long as they don't speed up or slow down their counting during the exercise. Makes sense to me, hope I could help :)
Bakibenz96 That sounds abouut right. We also have a video on breathing techniques if you wanna check that out.
I'm pretty sure he sped it up just for the purpose of demonstration. Other wise it would be pretty boring
Works every time. Bless him.
there are no constructive comments any more. Just cynical bored people.
That was very interesting. Good job trying to spread what you know. :)
You absolutely right, now a day some people are so judgemental.
Ahmed Shaltout True! He is just trying to help.Why are these people out of tune?He was just demonstrating it. C'mon!!!
Gina Castrosanto because it can be very dangerous and take people to spirtual journeys which they arent prepared for. Also severe pain and headaches
@@shuc.8089 what the hell are you talking about lol
Yes there are, your just a verbal bully"go away!" I can tell your just mad because you cant do it!
Hold your breath. Turn 86.4 degrees to your left. Do a backflip. Hold your breath. Land on your head. Exhale. Enjoy a good night's sleep.
sounds like a technique to sleep forever.
Armadillo
Armadillo Wow, It worked, I passed out on the land on head step and awoke in the emergency room. Thx 👍🏼
wow. thank you so much
omg a cute little armadillo
they should clarify those are NOT SECONDS!!! half seconds maybe ... try this with real seconds and your body will be more awake since 7 REAL seconds of holding your breath will wake you up
7 real seconds holding your breath will not wake you up especially if done in the method described here.
Watch the video again. He doesn’t mention the word “seconds”. He says “to the count of” and then he shows you. It’s unambiguous.
if you get the physiology - and how your amygdala is resetting back to its normal position - it will fall into place. breaths are good to think of it - but it really does work
That depends on if your under water, or smoking a joint!
Did this exercise and yes..Unbelievable results::: My dog slept all night ..snored all thru the night and kept me awake !!!
I did this when I started having panic attacks.. in my bed lights and noise off it helped me so much.
I've been using this technique for a few weeks now, and I've found it highly effective not just for falling asleep, but also for helping to relax and ease tension in my daily life. The technique is simple and can be practiced just about anywhere, anytime. My thanks to Xavier Bloomer for sharing this.
Dr. Weil, you'll always be my favorite Dr. Thank you for all the wonderful information you have put out there for people who are serious about improving their health. I trust in you 100% and credit your expertise and advise for helping me get well and improve many ailments associated with my health issues. You are my go-to Doc... Much Thanks!!
FFS how much is he paying you?????
Thank you Dr. Weill for teaching this technique. It is much needed. ❤
Holy cow! It really works! I have terrible panic attacks and this really helped. I mean, it didnt completely go away but it brought it to a point in which I could control and tolerate it. Thanks. One down side is it made me hyper aware of my heart beat which of course was pounding due to the panic and I could feel it much more clearly due to the fact that my lungs were mostly filled but aside from that. It's just anything I can feel phsyiologically speaking makes my paniced mind question if its normal or not and what it means if it isn't. "Ah my heart is beating, that must mean I'm having a heart attack!" That sort of ridiculous nonsense that seems totally feasible when you are panicing but utterly nonsensical when you are calm. Talking (or typing) about it also really helps.
I tried it last night and it worked! I was skeptical whether i did it right or not and probably after more than two minutes later i began to feel sinking and i realized with amazement that it worked.
Absolutely fantastic, best nights sleeps I've had in years!! Thoroughly recommend this!🙂
placebo effect
I see a lot of jokes but seriously, this really works. Thank you 🙏
It worked while watching - my world started to slow down as 1 second was actually 2 seconds in his video.
THANK YOU DR. WEILL YOU ARE THE VERY BEST,MY LIFE IS BACK ON ITS JOURNEY TO THE LIGHT.
this can be used more than just helping you sleep.
Such as? Will it make me twenty years younger?? Im all for it!
@@anetajohnson8446 if you’re looking for that kind of energy Go learn about whim hoff and his method and breathing technique (:
Fantastic!!! I almost fell from the chair i'm sitting. Got asleep at the second time I repeated the technique.
It works man! It took like 2 mins to sleep
Anxious to try this in bed tonight. Had to slow the playback on the video, however, so I could practice with Dr. Weil.
Wow this really does work! I have problems with falling asleep since I was a kid so I obviously didn't sleep it I did feel much sleepier
It works. I tried it just now and fell asleep. I'm writing this from my sleep.
Why deoesn't he fall asleep after this?
Hahahahaha xD
LOL you made my day! :D
+Danieled91
you need to listen to what he says!
+Danieled91 LOLOLOLOL :D
+Danieled91 Brilliant! Lol
James Nestor's book Breath brought me here. Thank you, James!
Same.
why is Santa Clause teaching me how to breathe??
Ahmed Ahmed Because the Easter bunny was on vacation..
Ahmed Ahmed he needs more time to wrap presents
Ahmed Ahmed thats not nice
Private Pyle >:(
Ahmed Ahmed rude
Thanks for this because I'm having trouble getting to sleep. My snoring is keeping me awake.
Ive been doing this breathing exercise first thing in the morning and before bed for 12 weeks. I have more clarity, I can dissociate from feelings and notions and just watch them in the present moment as they pass by. My blood pressure is lower, I can sing better lol definitely a bonus for singers and vocalists. You feel over all "woke".
It's excellent . This method works very well . I have no high blood pressure at all and although can make me have a deep sleep every night . Thank you so much .
I did 4 cycles of this in 2015, it’s 2020 now and I’m just waking up.... it works!
Stop lying 😂😂
That's a good one 😁Sometimes I wouldn't mind going to sleep for 5 years and waking up when things have settled down 😂I've found 4-7-8 fairly useful, along with some other breathing and meditative practices.
This is changing my life
Came to try fking learn how to breath and sleep ended laughing for 10 minutes from the comments -_-
Edi M: Good laughter is a good sleep-aid too
This is a powerful technique that takes a few months to really put into practice, but pays off in terms of overall relaxation which will improve your happiness and life.
At the :55 second mark, the dog realized that he'd be doing those annoying breathing exercises and decided to get the hell out of there.
My cat falls a sleep with out even trying, any time anyplace !
I've tried this a number of times. Did not help me at all. Not a tiny bit. But then I've got real sleeping problems, not some bs...
Me too.
how can I fall asleep in 60 seconds if it takes at least 76 to do the 4 cycles.
He starts the exercise at 1.07 and stops at 1.57 so thats 50 seconds and not 76.
Then it means the santa dude cannot count
@@davidkelly132 santa dude is *dead*
That was awesome...
I fell asleep in 45 seconds while watching this video !
just watch Bob Ross, you will fall aslept in secs
He IS Bob Ross but his hair traveled to his face.
Nowthats funny!zzzzzzzzzzz.
doing college algebra and tried this and totally almost fell asleep
thank you for sharing
Why only 4 cycles? I mean, you're just breathing, what's the worst thing that can happen?
+TheKeisari err, you could suck up too much air and other people around you would run out faster.
I'm guessing it could make you lightheaded. There is some level of oxygen deprivation, or it may just not be effective for more than a certain number of cycles.
With this 4-7-8 breathing exercise, I'm guessing you lose a little more air than you take in. Logically, if you do too much it may have negative results like lightheadedness and such.
Don Draper something about a fight or flight response
@@EmmetCromie UMM
Its basically disabling the fight or flight state(SNS) and entering the rest/digest state (PSNS) by slowing down your breathing -> slowed heart rate -> relaxation. Just dont overdo the holding breath part in the beginning because once oxygen is too low you might enter the fight or flight state(SNS).
i fell asleep just looking and listening to him.
Thank you Andrew Weil. I have dystonia of the mouth and these breathing exercises really help me to get my speech focused.
I'm in a rehab facility from a major surgey every few hours they come and check my oxygen level, I do this breathing technic when levels are too low, brings it up to a normal level everytime. I learned this in Psychology for meditation back in H.S. about 30 years ago.
I think it works. Thank you
me, trying to focus on the exercise: 1...2...3...4...
my brain: ONE TWO SEVEN THREE DOWN THE ROCKEFELLER STREET
it is just crazy ...
i tried it and i am amazed how good it actually worked
I did this in bed and my wife thought I was being weird or having a heart attack
😂
Did you tie up her rists and legs to the bedpost??
Lmfao hahahahaahahaaaa
😂🤣👍
Why do 545 people dislike this? It’s just breathing. Not sure what you were expecting.
The method, pioneered by Harvard-trained Dr Andre Weill, is described as a 'natural tranquiliser for the nervous system' helping to quickly reduce tension and allowing the body to relax.
Thanks doc! I prefer to count backwards, but otherwise, this totally works! 👏👏👏
Can't sleep.. busy counting and trying to remember steps....
I had a doctor tell me several years ago, that when my anxiety gets out of control, to do basically the same thing. Take a deep breath, and whoosh it out. I need to remember to do it more, as it kind of centers you and puts you in the present.
I just lay down and close my eyes... it seems to work well enough.
Lucky you!
why is there a max number of times to do it?
pursuing222 because like drugs, there more effective starting at a low dose and then increasing over time
pursuing222 My hunch is you could pass out from expelling too much carbon dioxide, like hyperventilating
Me and my husband who both suffer with severe mental disorders will try this tonight. Wish us luck
did this shiz for 20 minutes, guess whose still awake.
thanks bald santa
@@LowEndMarauder dude that was 3 years ago
I have anxiety and I’m trying out some sleep techniques. I can’t wait to try this
I fell asleep watching this!
Highly recommend!!! No doubt this works!
Are you english man
why didn't he fall asleep himself while demonstrating the technique?
SURFRUNNER D This was the second video he made. In the first one he did go to sleep and fell on the dog.
+Ron Lawrence he's trolling you fucking moronn
Sandor Clegane I'm sorry you're a moron. Maybe you can get some help.
Ron Lawrence, I thought your comeback was really funny. Why did Sandor get so bent out of shape that you made a joke in response to a troll post? Just curious if there was some other exchange that I am not aware of?
C Swank Th re was nothing else that I remember. Some people like to have innocent fun, and some people have problems with that. I like the funny people.
Thanks. I will do this tonight.
I was sleepy after watching him do the cycles..
i just wasted 3 minutes looking at a guy who's breathing, what am i doing with my life
try the exercise if you have trouble sleeping, it really works!
Lol
I hope you've reviewed your life choices
Marvellouslyfy LMAO
Much better use of your time would be to watch a guy practice 8-14-16 farting technique
I find myself weird while trying to do what the man in the video does. But right after, I feel so relaxed. I dont know but it works. Thanks!
What happens if you do it "too much"?
oxygen level problems
+Noah Hall (Mr. Potatobadger) you go to heaven
Oxygen level problems seriously you may get dizzy that's all
Stavro Coolio Sausage is on the menu.
You go blind
Just saw this & then started reading the comments. All I can say about the comments, is that it's a good thing most of you never took up space/time in Dr Weil's classes.
It has no effect on me and I need sleep!
Try splitting your attention between three different sensation your body is feeling (ex - the slightly cool sensation of air flowing in your nose, your chest as it rises, and the back of your left hand) simultaneously as you practice the breathing exercise above. It may take a few days of practice, but soon - if you are anything like me - you will be sleeping like a rock.
Thank you Sir for the valuable information.
Dont do it, my brother died
+Chode Master You weren't supposed to help him hold his breath!
Chode Master really