Coherent Breathing
Best for: An even inhale and exhale around 5–6 breaths per minute for a clear, balanced pace.
Breathe In
In Breath Tempo
This is the actual timer setup used by the app. Change the preset if you want a softer or longer version before starting.
- Selected preset
- 5.5 / 5.5 · 30 cycles
- Rhythm
- Breathe In 6 sec · Breathe Out 6 sec
- Breath holds
- No holds in this preset
- Safety level
- Gentle
This practice can start directly from the timer, but comfort still matters more than finishing.
Related goals
Use this rhythm inside a broader path for sleep, focus, stress, or a first gentle session.
How to practice
Coherent breathing is an even, hold-free rhythm of about five to six breaths a minute, with the in-breath and out-breath the same length. Keep the breath round and continuous — no pause at the top or bottom — so it feels like one smooth, rolling motion. Sit or lie comfortably, breathe in through the nose as the circle grows, and let it fall just as slowly. There is nothing to push here; the steady pace does the work.
This is one of the gentlest places to start and a good everyday rhythm whenever you simply want to feel a little steadier. Because there are no breath holds, it suits longer sessions and almost any quiet moment. If five seconds each way feels short or long, nudge the pace until it feels natural — comfort matters more than the exact number. Even a few minutes can leave the breath calmer and more even.
- 1Breathe In· 6s
- 2Breathe Out· 6s
Articles about this exercise
A little background reading, before or after your session.