4-7-8 Breathing for High Blood Pressure Looking for a natural way to reduce the stress that affects blood pressure? This guided 4-7-8 Breathing session is one of the most popular techniques for calming the entire nervous system. The extended, 8-second exhale powerfully activates the Vagus nerve, triggering your body's "rest and digest" response to ease tension and gently lower heart rate and blood pressure. Inhale for 4 seconds Hold for 7 seconds Exhale for 8 seconds The deep inhalation, the gen