Forget finger breathing — here’s what actually works when you’re too stressed to sleep

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Finger breathing, also known as five finger breathing, is a simple relaxation technique for sleep that comes backed by experts — and all you need are two hands.

Dr. James Parker of the Everett Clinic describes finger breathing as a "technique to calm yourself if you're feeling particularly anxious or frightened or upset,"

So how do you do it and does finger breathing really help reduce nighttime anxiety?

It's almost as simple as 'breathe in, breathe out' so I put this technique to the test... but my itchy palms might be trying something else to calm down.

What is 'finger breathing'?

Five finger breathing is a simple technique that only requires two hands and a comfortable place to res