Box breathing
A four-part rhythm with equal inhale, hold, exhale, and hold. Many people use it to settle attention before a task or after a busy moment.
Try this exercise4-7-8 breathing
A longer exhale after a brief hold. People often reach for it in the evening, when they want a slower, quieter breath.
Try this exerciseCoherent breathing
Even inhale and exhale at a steady pace. Research suggests balanced breathing may support a calmer physiological rhythm for some people.
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The exhale runs longer than the inhale, without forcing the breath. It can feel grounding when you want a gentler downshift.
Try this exerciseDeep retention breathing
Rhythmic deep breaths followed by a self-paced breath hold. Practise seated or lying down, with room to stop at any time.
Try this exerciseConnected breathing
A continuous breath with no pause between inhale and exhale. Breath Tempo offers a short timer version, not a full guided session.
Try this exerciseCyclic sighing
Two gentle inhales followed by a longer, sighing exhale. It can work well as a quick reset during the day.
Try this exerciseBelly breathing
A beginner-friendly practice: feel the belly rise and soften with each slow breath.
Try this exerciseAlternate nostril breathing
A simple left-and-right pattern with no holds. In yoga it’s sometimes called Nadi Shodhana; the hand position is optional.
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