Breathing Exercises
Take a moment to breathe. Choose a technique below to start your mindfulness practice.
Keep breathing comfortable; you do not need to follow every count. Stop if dizzy or uncomfortable. You can choose an external grounding reflection instead.
4-7-8 Breathing
A timed option with a breath hold. Choose it only if comfortable.
Box Breathing
Equal counts of inhale, hold, exhale and pause. Includes breath holds.
Calm Breathing
A paced option without a breath hold. Keep the depth comfortable.
Energizing Breath
A shorter paced option. Follow only a comfortable rhythm.
Reflections That Respect Your Context
Your context, your choice. These original reflections make no claim to represent an Indigenous, ancestral or religious tradition. Community-specific recordings require contributor permission and review.
Grounding in Your Own Words
An original, choice-based pause using the room around you.
Connection Without Assumptions
A reflective practice about the people and places you choose to trust.
A Kinder Sentence
Choose words that feel respectful and believable to you.
Calm Breathing
Jul 21, 2025 • 4:14 AM
"Perfect way to start the morning. Feel much more centered and ready for the day."
Box Breathing
Jul 21, 2025 • 4:14 AM
"Had trouble focusing today, but still felt beneficial. Will try again tomorrow."
4-7-8 Breathing
Jul 21, 2025 • 4:14 AM
"Felt really relaxed after this session. The 4-7-8 breathing really helps slow down my racing thoughts."