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Trace the raised triangle with your finger or thumb starting with the shortest side, as you guide your breath:
Inhale for 4 counts → Hold for 7 counts → Exhale for 8 counts.
Repeat three to four times. Allow each breath to lengthen naturally, releasing more tension with every exhale. Continue until your body feels lighter and your mind quiets. -
Promotes rest and relaxation through extended exhalation
Reconnects you to your body through mindful touch
Calms your nervous system through guided breathwork
Offers a discreet way to reset anytime, anywhere
Acts as a beautiful visual and tactile reminder to pause
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When your mind won’t quiet and your body stays on alert, your nervous system is often caught in “fight or flight.” The 4-7-8 Breathing Technique, rooted in pranayama and popularized by Dr. Andrew Weil, offers a gentle way to guide your body back to safety and rest.
This practice uses an intentional rhythm — inhale for 4 counts, hold for 7, exhale for 8 — to lengthen the exhale and slow the heart rate. The pattern engages the parasympathetic nervous system, the part of your body responsible for deep relaxation, digestion, and recovery.
By extending the exhale, you activate your body’s natural “calm” response, lowering cortisol and helping transition from stress to ease. The slow ratio also helps balance oxygen and CO₂ levels, reducing physical tension and quieting mental chatter.
Practiced regularly, the 4-7-8 method can improve sleep quality, support emotional regulation, and build resilience against daily stress. With each guided breath, your body learns to recognize safety again — and to exhale into ease.
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Material: Porcelain
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Includes: Guided breathing instruction card + dust bag (for tiles)
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