Breathing For Sleep

Breathing For Sleep

Picture this, you slide into bed, your mind slows down, and your body finally lets go. Breathing For Sleep is a simple, guided way to help you calm your system at night, so sleep comes easier and feels deeper.

At the center is a Harvard-backed tongue trick used in the 4-7-8 breathing method, linked to Dr. Andrew Weil (a Harvard Medical School graduate). It’s easy to learn and takes just a minute once you get the hang of it.

Why people love it

• Helps you settle down fast when your brain won’t stop talking
• Eases stress and tension so your body feels safe enough to sleep
• Supports deeper rest so you wake up clearer and more refreshed
• Gives you a simple routine you can repeat any night, even on travel days

The “tongue trick” (simple, but it matters)

You place the tip of your tongue against the ridge of tissue just behind your upper front teeth, and keep it there while you breathe. That small detail helps guide the breathing pattern and keeps you focused.

How it works (the 4-7-8 pattern)

You’ll do a short set of breath cycles:

• Exhale fully through your mouth around your tongue (a soft “whoosh”)
• Inhale through your nose for 4
• Hold for 7
• Exhale through your mouth for 8 (another “whoosh”)

This style of breathing is often used to help the body shift out of stress mode and into a calmer state, which can make it easier to drift off.

Best time to use it

Use it before bed, and also earlier in the day if you want to build the habit. Many people like starting sitting up, then doing it in bed once it feels natural.

If you’re tired of restless nights and waking up feeling worn out, Breathing For Sleep gives you a calm, repeatable way to reset, one breath at a time.