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Box Breathing Timer

Visual 4-4-4-4 breathing pace for stress relief.

Breathe in
4

Cycles completed: 0

Box breathing: in 4, hold 4, out 4, hold 4. Used by Navy SEALs and emergency responders to drop heart rate and refocus quickly. 4 cycles is enough for most situations.

About

Visual circle expands and contracts to lead 4-4-4-4 breathing: in 4, hold 4, out 4, hold 4. Used by Navy SEALs and emergency responders to drop heart rate quickly. Adjustable from 2 to 10 seconds per side.

How to use

  1. Pick seconds per side.
  2. Hit start and follow the circle.

FAQ

How many cycles?+

4 cycles is enough for most situations. 8 cycles for harder moments. The body reaches a parasympathetic state in about 2 minutes of slow breathing.