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.

Breathing before public speaking

Shaking hands, a wobbling voice, going blank on the first line — that is adrenaline, not a lack of preparation. Three minutes of the right breathing backstage keeps the sharpness and drops the shake, and nobody can see you doing it.

Calm down before you speak →Box breathing →The physiological sigh →

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