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Restless nights3 Minutes of Breath to Switch the Body Into Sleep Mode
A simple bedtime breathing pattern that works without being long — even for complete beginners
Reset Yoga Editorial Team
March 9, 2026
If you want a simple bedtime breathing method, this is enough: Inhale through the nose for 4 counts, exhale through the nose for 6 counts, for 3 minutes. Three essentials: At night, the exhale matters more than taking a huge inhale A longer exhale helps shift the body toward “sleep mode” Do not judg…
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