Gentle
Belly Breathing
Hold-free default
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Suggested practices
2-5 min
Gentle
Extended Exhale
Hold-free default
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Cyclic Sighing
Hold-free default
View practice2-5 min
2-8 min
Small reset
When stress is high, simpler is usually better. Start with a rhythm that does not ask you to hold your breath or prove anything.
These are not prescriptions. They are calm starting points chosen from Breath Tempo’s existing exercise library.
Use the chips as a quick decision aid: hold-free first when you want the simplest route, fixed holds only when they feel comfortable.
Gentle
A gentle beginner practice for noticing the belly rise and fall with each breath.
Gentle
A gentle, hold-free pattern that gives the exhale more room.
Gentle
A short reset pattern with two gentle inhales and one slow, sighing exhale.
A compact three-step pause for everyday friction: stop, take one comfortable slower breath, and choose the next action.
Read noteWhy breath focus can sometimes increase discomfort and several gentler alternatives that do not require control.
Read noteWhat an extended exhale changes in a breathing rhythm and how to try it without forcing the breath out.
Read noteBreathing practice should feel steady and optional. Stop if you feel dizzy, lightheaded, anxious, numb, or unusually uncomfortable.
Read safety notes