Homemade Breathing

Breathe with a wave. A line rises as you breathe in, runs flat while you hold and falls as you breathe out. A girl at the top of the screen breathes along with you, and a soft sound, a voice or a firm tap marks every turn, so you can follow with your eyes, your ears or the phone in your pocket. SIX TECHNIQUES, THREE LEVELS • Coherent: six breaths a minute, for everyday practice. • Calm: a longer breath out to settle, with no holds. • Sigh: two breaths in and one long breath out, for a stressful moment. • Relaxing 4-7-8: a long hold and a longer breath out, for winding down at night. • Box: four equal sides, for composure before something demanding. • Energise: a long breath in and a brisk breath out, for a lift. Each one comes in Gentle, Standard and Deep, or set your own seconds in, out and holding. KNOW WHICH ONE TO CHOOSE A built-in guide explains what each rhythm is for, how it…