Tossing and turning in bed at night is a common phenomenon for most people today. No matter how tired they feel, for some, it is quite a difficult task to fall asleep easily at night. They try all tricks and tips but mostly end up with a poor sleep pattern. Well, here is some good news. Falling asleep is not a difficult task as it seems; it just takes 60 seconds or even less than that. Yes, we are not lying, all you need to do is follow this simple trick.
Try this trick!
The trick which will make you fall asleep in less than a minute is called the 4-7-8 method, and trust us it is as simple as it sounds.
First of all, lay down comfortably on your bed. Now simply breathe in through your nose for four seconds, hold your breath for seven seconds, and then breathe out slowly through your mouth for eight seconds. Repeat this process until you fall asleep.
How is this helpful?
Harvard-educated medical doctor Andrew Weil says that this is an ancient Indian yogi meditation practice and very effective to fall asleep quickly. He says that even when you wake up in the middle of the night, this simple trick will help you go back to sleep.
As per Weil, this trick helps to relax your mind, reduces stress and anxiety level. Intentionally slowing down your breathing also reduces your heart rate and helps to relax your body. Practicing this trick on a regular basis will help you in the long run and you won’t have to count start at night.
If you’re still finding it hard to fall asleep at night consult your doctor, it can be due to some underlying health issues.
TNN/timesofindia.indiatimes.com