The 4-7-8 method

4-7-8 breathing.Done right.

Heard about it and want to do it properly? Here's the exact pattern — and a guided visualizer so you never lose count.

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The problem

You know breathing helps. But which technique?

Too many techniques, no guidance

When you're in distress, the last thing you want is a menu of 31 options and no idea which one fits.

Most apps give one generic pattern

One-size-fits-all breathing ignores whether you're panicking, wired, or wide awake at 3am.

You need it to work in minutes

Not after a long intro, a sign-up, or a subscription wall. Now.

How it works

Three steps to the right technique

01

Tell the app how you feel

Pick your current state and the state you want — about five seconds.

02

Get your match

The app selects from 31 techniques based on what you chose.

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03

Follow the visualizer

An animated guide with audio and haptics. No counting, no guessing.

The technique

The 4-7-8 pattern

A longer exhale is what makes this so calming. Inhale for four, hold for seven, exhale for eight.

  1. Inhale quietly through your nose for four seconds.
  2. Hold your breath for seven seconds.
  3. Exhale slowly through your mouth for eight seconds.
  4. Repeat three to four times. Ease into the holds — no straining.
31 techniques

One for every feeling

Not a generic breathing app. Each technique is matched to a specific need.

Panic attack

Physiological sigh

Double inhale, long exhale. The fastest reset known to science.

Sleep

4-7-8 breathing

Slows heart rate and quiets racing thoughts before bed.

Stress

Box breathing

Equal counts in, hold, out, hold. Used by Navy SEALs.

Focus

Cyclic breathing

Controlled activation before deep work or a presentation.

Energy

Bellows breath

A natural stimulant — replaces the afternoon coffee.

Anxiety

Coherent breathing

Five seconds in, five seconds out. Maximises heart rate variability.

Questions

Common questions

Is it really free?
Yes. The core features are free, with no subscription needed.
Does it work for panic attacks?
Yes. Select “panic” and the fastest technique surfaces immediately.
Do I need to create an account?
No account needed. Open the app and breathe.
How is this different from Calm or Headspace?
Those are meditation platforms. This is a breathing tool — fast, specific and mood-matched. No other app does the mood-to-technique matching.
Does it work offline?
Fully offline. Everything runs on-device, with no loading screens.

The right breath is one tap away.

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