Breath Tempo
Breath Tempo Guide
A calm home for what we know about breathing practice — gentle, practical, and science-informed.
Which exercise when?
These are gentle suggestions, not rules. Pick what feels comfortable today — shorter sessions are always fine.
Belly Breathing
A gentle place to start if you are new to timed breathing.
Cyclic Sighing
A short reset when you want a quick, soft downshift.
Box Breathing
An even four-part rhythm that some people find helps them steady their attention.
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.
Compare breathing rhythms
Not sure whether to choose Box Breathing, 4-7-8, coherent breathing, or meditation-style breath awareness? Start with the comparison guides.
Open comparisonsBenefits
Short notes on what breathing practice may help with for some people.
Breathing techniques
Plain explanations of the rhythms behind the Breath Tempo exercises.
Science notes
Research-informed observations, kept brief and easy to read.
Safety
Calm guidance for practising in a way that feels right for you.
Articles
Longer reads on calm, focus, sleep, and safe practice.