Breathe with the shape

Breathe in as it grows, out as it shrinks. Set the pace, colors and length below.

Breathe in

5.5 breaths/min Preview

Breathing pattern 5 · 0 · 6 · 0

Inhale 5s Hold 0s Exhale 6s Rest 0s

Shape

Colors

Session

Length5 min

Brightness85%

Background wavesGentle

Background sound

Eyes-closed modeBlack screen. A high bell to breathe in, a low bell to breathe out. Android phones also vibrate. Spoken guidanceA calm voice says “breathe in”, “breathe out”. Uses your device’s built-in voice. Mood checkAsk how I feel before and after each session.

Space start or pause · F full screen · S sound

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Daily reminder

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Time

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Why the pace matters

Breathing about 5 to 6 times a minute, with a longer exhale than inhale, moves the nervous system toward rest. Most people feel calmer within a few minutes. The shape only sets the rhythm. Your breathing does the work.

For a low mood

Try Sigh: breathe in through the nose, take a second short sip of air, then let it all out slowly through the mouth. A daily five minutes of this improved mood in a 2023 study. Read more

At bedtime

Choose Sleep or Let go, Candle colors and low brightness. After 5 to 10 minutes the picture fades by itself. Close your eyes, keep the rhythm, and put the screen away. Bedtime routine