What is box breathing?

Box breathing is a technique where you inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4, exhale for 4, and hold again for 4. It reduces stress and improves focus.

How does 4-7-8 breathing help sleep?

The 4-7-8 technique involves inhaling for 4 seconds, holding for 7, and exhaling for 8. The long exhale activates the parasympathetic nervous system, reducing heart rate and helping you fall asleep faster.

Is guided breathing free?

Yes, Breathe is free to use with no download required. It works directly in your browser on any device.

Diaphragmatic breathing: breathe with your belly

Most adults breathe with the chest and shoulders all day — shallow, fast, and stuck in a low-grade stress pattern. Belly breathing puts the work back where it belongs: the diaphragm. It is the foundation every other breathing technique is built on.

Practise belly breathing →Coherent breathing →Breathing for anxiety →

Breathe is a free guided breathing and meditation web app — no download, works in your browser. Enable JavaScript for the interactive guided session.