๐ซBreathing Exercise Timer
A free guided breathing exercise timer with an animated pacer โ pick box breathing, 4-7-8, or Wim Hofโstyle rounds, set your rounds, and breathe along. Audio cues and screen wake lock included.
4 phases ร 4 s ร 4 rounds = 1 min 4 s session
Choose a technique and press Start.
This tool is a general breathing guide and is not medical advice. Box breathing and 4-7-8 breathing are gentle techniques suitable for most people, but consult a physician if you have any health concerns before starting a new breathing practice. Wim Hofโstyle breathing involves rapid breathing and extended breath holds that can cause dizziness, light-headedness, or loss of consciousness โ never practise it in or near water, while driving, or while standing; always sit or lie down in a safe place and stop immediately if you feel dizzy or unwell. Avoid Wim Hof-style breathing if you are pregnant or have heart, respiratory, seizure, or other medical conditions without first consulting a physician.
Free Breathing Exercise Timer Online
Need to slow down and breathe? Our free Breathing Exercise Timer guides you through calming breathing patterns the moment you press start. As a clean, distraction-free breathing exercise timer, it paces each breath with a gentle animated circle and clear inhale, hold, and exhale prompts โ so you can simply follow along instead of counting in your head.
Choose your technique: box breathing for steady focus, the relaxing 4-7-8 pattern, or Wim Hofโstyle rounds. Set how many rounds you want, and rely on soft audio and visual cues to mark every phase while the screen stays awake throughout. The pacer expands as you breathe in and contracts as you breathe out, making it easy to settle into a rhythm whether you're winding down, refocusing, or just taking a mindful minute.
Simply pick a technique and press start. No sign-up, no downloads, no limits โ just a calm, guided timer whenever you need it. See the FAQ for common questions, or read more about the techniques and features.
About the breathing techniques
Box breathing (4-4-4-4) โ inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold for 4. The equal-length phases create a steady, balanced rhythm that helps settle a busy mind and is widely used for focus and stress relief.
4-7-8 breathing โ inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 7, exhale for 8. The long exhale activates the parasympathetic nervous system, making this a popular pattern for winding down before sleep or calming acute stress.
Wim Hofโstyle breathing โ 30 or more rapid deep breaths followed by a retention hold on the exhale and a recovery inhale hold. The rapid breathing phase oxygenates the body; the hold phases are said to increase COโ tolerance and may produce a range of responses including tingling or light-headedness. This technique carries real risk of dizziness and fainting. Always sit or lie down, and never practise near water or while driving.