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.
- Different preset breathing modes
- Option to customize breathing durations
- Configurable session timer
- Visual and audio feedback (optional)
- Intuitive and clean interface
Choose from preset modes: Balance, Soothe, Dynamic
Or select "Advanced settings" to customize
Set the session duration (minutes:seconds)
Enable or disable the timer with the "Use Timer" button
Enable or disable guiding sounds
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)
Access advanced settings to individually adjust inhalation, exhalation, and retention durations
Click "Stop" to end the session at any time
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 the "Balance" mode (4-4-4-4) for balanced breathing in stressful situations
Opt for the "Soothe" mode (6-2-6-2) before bedtime to promote relaxation
Try the "Dynamic" mode (2-4-2-4) for energizing breathing in the morning or during energy dips
Use the custom mode to adapt breathing to your meditation practice
Practice short, regular sessions in "Balance" mode to reduce anxiety
Take mini-sessions of 2-3 minutes in "Dynamic" mode to recharge
Use before a presentation or competition to gain concentration
Practice the "Soothe" mode for 5-10 minutes before bedtime