Breathing timer
Press start and follow the shape
3.8 breaths per minute
A simple guide for your breath
This breathing timer shows each phase of the breath as a slow animation, with the phase name and a countdown in the middle. You do not need to count in your head – just follow the shape. A soft tone marks each change, and you can turn it off.
Choose a rhythm, set how long you want to practise – 1, 3, 5 or 10 minutes – and press start. When the time is up, the timer finishes the current breath and stops.
Breathing patterns
The numbers are seconds for breathing in, holding, breathing out and holding again.
Box breathing – 4-4-4-4. 4-7-8 breathing – in 4, hold 7, out 8. Coherent breathing – in 5.5, out 5.5 (about 5.5 breaths a minute). Longer exhale – in 4, out 6. Your own rhythm – any numbers from 1 to 20 seconds.
Before you start
This is a pacing tool, not medical advice. Breathe gently and stop if you feel dizzy. If holding your breath is uncomfortable, choose a pattern without holds.
Questions
How does the breathing timer work?
Pick a pattern and a session length. The shape grows while you breathe in, stays still while you hold and shrinks while you breathe out. The label and countdown show the current phase.
Can I set my own breathing rhythm?
Yes. Choose “Custom” and set any length for each of the four phases. Phases set to 0 are skipped.
Does it respect reduced motion settings?
Yes. If your device asks for reduced motion, the shape changes gently in steps instead of moving, and the countdown still guides you.