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Breathing exercises

Choose a simple rhythm and begin when you are settled.

Choose by goal

Start from the moment you are in — sleep, stress, focus, or a very first session — then pick a rhythm that stays simple.

SleepGentle rhythms for a softer evening routine.Open goal guideStressSoft practices for a tense or busy moment.Open goal guideFocusSteady rhythms for attention and work transitions.Open goal guideBeginnerA low-pressure path for your first sessions.Open goal guide

Find a starting rhythm

Answer three quick prompts and get a gentle place to begin. This is only a comfort guide, not advice or diagnosis.

What do you want right now?
How much time?
Breath holds?

Suggested rhythm

Belly Breathing

Soft, simple, and hold-free — a friendly first timer practice.

Open exercise

Treat this as a starting point. Choose a shorter session or a softer rhythm whenever that feels better.

Custom breathing timerSet inhale, exhale, optional holds, rest, and rounds — then share the rhythm as a link.

Belly Breathing

A gentle beginner practice for noticing the belly rise and fall with each breath.

2-5 min
Belly breathe inSoft breathe out
Good starting pointCalm

Box Breathing

A steady four-part rhythm that may help some people settle their attention.

2-4 min
Breathe InHoldBreathe OutHold
Calm

Deep Retention Breathing

Rounds of deep breathing with self-paced breath holds — practise seated, with care.

4-12 min + holds
Recovery breathHoldBreathe Out
Energy

4-7-8 Breathing

A longer exhale pattern often used before sleep.

1-3 min
Breathe InHoldBreathe Out
Sleep

Cyclic Sighing

A short reset pattern with two gentle inhales and one slow, sighing exhale.

2-8 min
Breathe InTop-up breathe inLong breathe out
Good starting pointCalm

Coherent Breathing

Balanced breathing at around 5–6 breaths per minute for a clear, even cadence.

3-9 min
Breathe InBreathe Out
Calm

Extended Exhale

A gentle, hold-free pattern that gives the exhale more room.

2-5 min
Breathe InBreathe Out
Calm

Alternate Nostril Breathing

A focused breathing pattern that gently alternates between the left and right sides.

3-8 min
Breathe in leftBreathe out rightBreathe in rightBreathe out left
Focus

Connected Breathing

A short connected-breathing timer — not a full guided session.

2-5 min
Intense

Your practice stats

Time practiced, sessions, your streak, and best breath hold.