Breathing Your Way to Better Sleep: Using the 4-7-8 Method for Bedtime Bliss

Written By Coach Mike Ockrim

Feeling stress or anxiety? Having trouble focusing? Need a reset?

Try the 4-7-8 Breathing Method by Dr. Andrew Weil!

The 4-7-8 technique is simple to do and can be done at anytime. All it takes is a pause in the day to mindfully breathe.

Here is how it works…

Start by taking a deep inhale through the nose and expanding into the belly for a count of 4 seconds.

Pause and hold the breath for 7 seconds.

With a controlled exhale, breathe out for 8 seconds.

Repeat this cycle 5-10 times to bring the body out of the fight or flight mode and into a rest and reset state.

It is a great breathing method to perform in the evening before bed to bring on sleep.

Coach Mike Ockrim

Meet the Mighty Oak

Coach Mike Ockrim is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach, MovNat Level 1 Coach, and founder of Mighty Oak Athletic, a youth strength and conditioning facility in Westmont, Illinois, serving student athletes and families across DuPage County and the western Chicago suburbs.

His “Be strong to be useful” philosophy and Death Resistant framework — Recovery, Movement, and Nutrition — anchor MOA’s programs and his work as a keynote speaker for schools, athletic departments, and community organizations.

Michael has more than 30 years of training experience, has been a group fitness instructor at Life Time Athletic for over 8 years, and is a second-degree black belt in USA Taekwondo. He is also the founder of Sunday Funday Sports, a youth sports nonprofit, and is pursuing a culinary degree at College of DuPage to sharpen his expertise in performance nutrition for young athletes.

Michael is the author of three books, all available on Amazon:

Death Resistant: A Common Sense Guide to Live Long and Drop Dead Healthy — https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KBJXCQH

13 Pounds in 30 Days

Mighty Oak Athletic Nutrition — https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFTDM4K4

To book Coach Mike for a speaking engagement or learn about MOA’s youth strength and conditioning programs, email strength@mightyoakathletic.com or CLICK HERE.

Disclaimer: This content is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or qualified health provider with questions about a medical condition, nutrition plan, or fitness program.

http://www.MichaelOckrim.com
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