Home LivingWellnessSleepStruggling to sleep? Try this ‘finger breathing’ sleep hack to fall asleep in secondsThe experts say it works!When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Home LivingWellnessSleepStruggling to sleep? Try this ‘finger breathing’ sleep hack to fall asleep in secondsThe experts say it works!When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
The experts say it works!
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS / Adobe Stock)
(Image credit: LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS / Adobe Stock)
Between the cost of living crisis reportedly affecting8 out of 10UK citizens’ mental health, and 1 in 3 reportedly suffering from insomnia, many people are finding it hard to stop worrying thoughts from taking over their much-needed sleep. Recently, viral sleep hacks such as the‘open eye’ techniqueand the10-3-2-1-0are being shared around the insomniac community. There’s always a differing response as to whether they work or not, but this time, we’ve been given one straight from the experts.
With the nation’s well-being in mind, we spoke to the sleep experts atMattress Onlinewho have compiled tips on the meditative practice known as ‘finger breathing’ - a quick and easy self-hypnosis method that can calm your nerves and help you reclaim sleep. Keep reading to find out more.
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What is finger breathing?
Finger breathing is a form of self-hypnosis that can be used to bring you back into a calmer and more rational state of mind during times of anxiety or restlessness. It involves a combination of touch and controlled breathing, cycling through a series of finger holds and hand movements whilst focusing on inhaling and exhaling deeply.
How does it work?
Step 1:
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Step 2:
Bring the fingers and thumb of one hand together in a relaxed pinched position. Using your other hand, cup and loosely rest your bunched fingertips in your palm. Count five relaxed breaths while keeping your hands in this position
Step 3:
Swap hands and count five breaths again.
Step 4:
Next, make a thumbs up with one hand and then wrap the fingers of the other hand around the opposing thumb. Loosely hold your thumb while you count 5 relaxed breaths. Then swap hands and count five breaths again.
Step 5.
Repeat this process on the rest of your fingers, i.e. wrap the fingers of one hand around your opposing index finger and hold for 5 relaxed breaths, before switching hands and repeating the process.
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