Wellness
Breathing Timer
Paced breathing for a fixed period. Set the block, follow your pattern, stop when it sounds.
Breathing Timer
5:00
Ready
- Ends at
- —
- Elapsed
- 00:00
Settings
Space start or pause · R reset · F full screen
What this one is for
- Works with any pattern
- No sound while running
- Try 5 to 15 minutes
Paced breathing needs a duration, not a supervisor. Set the block, follow a four-in and six-out pattern, and let the silence run until the ending sound. It opens at 5:00; change that with the chips under the dial.
Worth knowing
- Four seconds in, six out gives six breaths a minute.
- Box breathing is four in, four held, four out, four held.
- Silent throughout, so the count is yours rather than an app's.
Getting the most from the breathing timer
- Settle before you start itSit or lie down first, then press start. Beginning while still rushing wastes the first third.
- Choose the ending soundThe soft bell suits practice; silence suits a shared room. Both are one tap under the dial.
- Do not judge the sessionA restless block you sat through counts the same as a calm one. That is the whole practice.
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Questions people ask
What is box breathing?
Four seconds in, four held, four out, four held, repeated. Five minutes is a common starting block and this timer will keep it silently.
Can I keep the screen dark?
Yes. Nothing flashes or animates, so the page can sit face down or dimmed without affecting the countdown.
Does the breathing timer make any sound while running?
No. It is silent throughout and ends with whichever sound you pick, including none at all.
Does the breathing timer work offline?
After your first visit, yes. The page is cached by your browser, so it opens and runs without a connection.