Breathe Yourself to Sleep Tonight

22 min

Learn science-backed breathing techniques that trigger your body's relaxation response and create a personalized routine to help you fall asleep faster, starting with the proven 4-7-8 method.

Breathe Yourself to Sleep Tonight

How This Personalized Podcast Was Made

This podcast was created using BeFreed's AI, based on selected books, the creator's learning goals, and their preferred tone.

Set It & Forget It
The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook
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Hello Sleep
Yoga for Better Sleep
Say Goodnight To Insomnia A Drugfree Programme Developed At Harvard Medical School
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I want this to teach me first couple of breathing techniques and then tell me fall asleep

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