Breathing Exercise for High Blood Pressure: 4-4-8 Breathing Enjoy this 4-4-8 breathing exercise to lower blood pressure. The 4-4-8 Pattern: - INHALE: 4 seconds (Nose) - PAUSE: 4 seconds - EXHALE: 8 seconds (Slow and steady) By extending your exhale to 8 seconds, you activate the Vagus Nerve, which signals your heart to slow down and your blood vessels to relax. Whether you are managing hypertension or simply looking for breathing exercises for high blood pressure prevention, this 5-minute practi