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Diaphragmatic Breathing and the 4-7-8 Technique
The discussion focuses on the mechanics of proper breathing, noting that many adults have become "mouth breathers" who use only the upper chest. Richard Flewitt explains the 4-7-8 breathing technique: inhaling for four counts, holding for seven, and exhaling for eight. This method is designed to re-oxygenate the brain and can be used for both re-energizing during the day and falling asleep at night.
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