GUIDED BREATHING

Guided Breathing

The Guided Breathing tool is an interactive application designed to guide users through various breathing techniques. It offers a visual interface with an animated circle that expands and contracts to indicate the phases of inhalation, exhalation, and retention. This tool aims to improve relaxation, reduce stress, and promote overall well-being through controlled breathing exercises.


Main features:

- Different preset breathing modes
- Option to customize breathing durations
- Configurable session timer
- Visual and audio feedback (optional)
- Intuitive and clean interface



How to use the Guided Breathing tool


a) Selecting the breathing mode:

Choose from preset modes: Balance, Soothe, Dynamic
Or select "Advanced settings" to customize


b) Session configuration:

Set the session duration (minutes:seconds)
Enable or disable the timer with the "Use Timer" button
Enable or disable guiding sounds


c) Starting the session:

Click the "Start" button to begin
Follow the animated circle: inhale as it grows, exhale as it shrinks
Observe the textual instructions (Inhale, Hold, Exhale)


d) Advanced customization:

Access advanced settings to individually adjust inhalation, exhalation, and retention durations


e) Stopping the session:

Click "Stop" to end the session at any time


Complementary tools

Guided Breathing can be used in combination with:
Soundboard: to add a soothing background sound during the breathing session
Colored Sounds: to incorporate white or pink noise that can improve concentration
Meditations: to follow a guided breathing session with a meditation
8D Binaural Beats: for an immersive auditory experience during breathing
EMDR or EMDR PLUS: to integrate breathing techniques into an EMDR therapy session


Use cases

Stress management

Use the "Balance" mode (4-4-4-4) for balanced breathing in stressful situations

Sleep preparation

Opt for the "Soothe" mode (6-2-6-2) before bedtime to promote relaxation

Energy boost

Try the "Dynamic" mode (2-4-2-4) for energizing breathing in the morning or during energy dips

Meditation

Use the custom mode to adapt breathing to your meditation practice

Anxiety management

Practice short, regular sessions in "Balance" mode to reduce anxiety

Work break

Take mini-sessions of 2-3 minutes in "Dynamic" mode to recharge

Mental preparation

Use before a presentation or competition to gain concentration

Sleep improvement

Practice the "Soothe" mode for 5-10 minutes before bedtime