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.
You know breathing helps. But which technique?
When you're in distress, the last thing you want is a menu of 31 options and no idea which one fits.
One-size-fits-all breathing ignores whether you're panicking, wired, or wide awake at 3am.
Not after a long intro, a sign-up, or a subscription wall. Now.
Three steps to the right technique
Tell the app how you feel
Pick your current state and the state you want — about five seconds.
Get your match
The app selects from 31 techniques based on what you chose.
The only app that does thisFollow the visualizer
An animated guide with audio and haptics. No counting, no guessing.
The 4-7-8 pattern
A longer exhale is what makes this so calming. Inhale for four, hold for seven, exhale for eight.
- Inhale quietly through your nose for four seconds.
- Hold your breath for seven seconds.
- Exhale slowly through your mouth for eight seconds.
- Repeat three to four times. Ease into the holds — no straining.
One for every feeling
Not a generic breathing app. Each technique is matched to a specific need.
Physiological sigh
Double inhale, long exhale. The fastest reset known to science.
4-7-8 breathing
Slows heart rate and quiets racing thoughts before bed.
Box breathing
Equal counts in, hold, out, hold. Used by Navy SEALs.
Cyclic breathing
Controlled activation before deep work or a presentation.
Bellows breath
A natural stimulant — replaces the afternoon coffee.
Coherent breathing
Five seconds in, five seconds out. Maximises heart rate variability.
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.
Free download. Works in seconds. No account required.
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