Wellness · 15 minutes
15 Minute Breathing Timer
Fifteen minutes of paced breathing. At six breaths a minute that is ninety full cycles.
15 Minute Breathing Timer
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Why a 15 minute breathing timer works
- Roughly 90 slow breaths
- Longer out-breath than in
- Sit upright, shoulders down
At six breaths a minute a quarter-hour is ninety full cycles. A four-second inhale against a six-second exhale is the pattern most often linked with a calmer heart rate.
How to spend the fifteen minutes
| Minute | What to do |
|---|---|
| 0-2 | Settle and let the breath find its own pace |
| 2-13 | Four seconds in, six out, ninety times |
| 13-15 | Stop counting and breathe normally |
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Questions people ask
What breathing pattern suits 15 minutes?
A four-second inhale and a six-second exhale gives six breaths a minute, the pace most often linked with a calmer heart rate. Fifteen minutes is ninety cycles.
Will the timer make a noise while it runs?
No. It stays silent throughout and ends with whichever sound you choose, including a soft bell or complete silence.
Does the 15 minute breathing timer work offline?
After your first visit, yes. The page is cached by your browser, so it opens and runs without a connection.