Breathing Timer
Practice mindful breathing with guided inhale, hold, and exhale cycles. Perfect for relaxation, focus, and stress relief.
Breathe in slowly and deeply
Ready to begin your breathing exercise
Settings
Breathing Techniques
4-7-8 Technique
Inhale for 4, hold for 7, exhale for 8
Box Breathing
Equal inhale, hold, exhale, pause (4-4-4-4)
Triangle Breathing
Inhale, hold, exhale (4-4-4, no pause)
Relaxing Breath
Slow exhale (4-4-6-2)
Power Breathing
Quick cycles (2-1-2-1)
Meditation Breath
Long, slow cycles (6-6-8-2)
💡 Benefits of Breathing Exercises
- •Reduces stress and anxiety levels
- •Improves focus and concentration
- •Enhances sleep quality
- •Lowers blood pressure and heart rate
- •Boosts immune system function
Breathing Timer FAQ
Common questions about guided breathing exercises and meditation techniques
How It Works
A breathing timer guides you through structured breathing exercises with visual and audio cues. It cycles through inhale, hold, exhale, and pause phases, helping you practice mindful breathing for relaxation, focus, and stress relief.
Breathing Patterns
We offer several proven breathing patterns: 4-7-8 (calming), 4-4-4 (box breathing), 5-5-5 (relaxation), 6-2-6 (energy), and 3-3-3 (quick relief). Each pattern has different timing for inhale, hold, and exhale phases.
Customization
Click the settings icon to customize inhale, hold, exhale, and pause durations. You can also adjust the number of cycles, enable/disable sound, and choose different breathing patterns to suit your needs.
Benefits
Guided breathing can reduce stress, lower blood pressure, improve focus, enhance sleep quality, and promote overall well-being. It activates the parasympathetic nervous system, helping your body relax and recover.
Practice Duration
Start with 3-5 minutes daily and gradually increase to 10-15 minutes. Even short 2-3 minute sessions can be beneficial. The key is consistency rather than duration - regular practice yields the best results.
Meditation
Yes! The breathing timer is perfect for meditation. The visual circle and gentle guidance help you focus on your breath, making it easier to enter a meditative state. You can close your eyes and follow the breathing rhythm.
Safety
If you feel dizzy, lightheaded, or uncomfortable, stop the exercise immediately. Start with shorter hold times and gradually increase. Some people may need to adjust the breathing pattern or reduce the intensity.
Sleep & Relaxation
Absolutely! The 4-7-8 and 4-4-4 patterns are particularly effective for sleep preparation. Practice for 5-10 minutes before bedtime to help calm your mind and prepare your body for restful sleep.
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