7 Days to Functional Breathing

Day 6 / 7

Breathing for Better Sleep

Your breathing doesn't switch off at night. Here's how to bring what you've learned to bed with you.

  • Video lesson with Patrick McKeown
  • 6–10 minutes

Tonight's practice

Before bed, close your mouth, breathe through your nose and do a few minutes of gentle Breathe Light. Notice how you feel in the morning.

Key points

  • The breathing habits you build during the day follow you into the night.
  • Waking up with a dry mouth can be a sign you breathed through your mouth while asleep.
  • A few minutes of gentle Breathe Light can help settle your body and quiet a busy mind before sleep.

Safety note: If you snore loudly, or someone has noticed pauses in your breathing at night, speak to your doctor. These can be signs of a sleep disorder worth checking.

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