Breathe & Relax — user guide: practices, settings, statistics

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Getting started

Install the app, open it — and you are one tap away from your first breath.

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Download and open

Get Breathe & Relax from the App Store. No account or registration — the app works fully offline.

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Tabs at the bottom

Every practice has its own tab: Simple Rhythm, Personal Rhythm, Anuloma Viloma, Hyperventilation, Meditations, Statistics and Settings.

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The “i” button

On each practice screen, tap the “i” icon in the corner — it opens short instructions and a detailed description of the practice.

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Free and Premium

Simple Rhythm and the music meditations are free. Premium unlocks Personal Rhythm, Anuloma Viloma, Hyperventilation and Yoga Nidra — with a 3-day free trial. Manage it in Settings → Subscription.

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Voice in your language

The voice guides every phase — “inhale”, “hold”, “exhale” — in 11 languages. Change it in Settings → Language.

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Simple RhythmFree

This practice is ideal for beginners.

How to use:

1. Select the desired number of minutes before starting.

2. Tap "Start".

3. Follow the breathing rhythm: inhale and exhale evenly.

4. Use the "+" and "-" buttons to adjust the breathing speed during the session.

Available speeds: 3, 4, 5, 7, 9 seconds for inhale and exhale.

Tip

Inhale as the lotus opens, exhale as it closes. A few minutes a day brings calm and focus.

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Personal RhythmPremium

This practice allows you to set your own breathing rhythm. You can adjust the duration of inhaling, exhaling, and breath holds to suit your needs and experience level.

Tap the "Configure" button.

1. Set the duration of each stage. You can configure inhale, exhale, and holds in seconds.

2. Set the cycle count.

3. If you want, enable meditation after the practice. To do this, choose its duration in minutes in Settings.

4. Tap "Save" and start the practice.

One cycle = inhale + exhale.

Detailed practice description

Preparation

1. Choose a comfortable place

Find a quiet and calm space where you won't be disturbed.

2. Assume a comfortable posture

Sit with a straight back. You may use any comfortable posture, for example:

- Simply sit in a chair - Sukhasana (cross-legged pose) - Siddhasana - Vajrasana

3. Set up your breathing

Relax your shoulders and close your eyes. Before starting, configure your rhythm.

4. Listen to my voice

During the practice, I will guide you through each stage. Follow my instructions and focus on your breathing.

Completing the Practice

5. Gradual return

When you finish several cycles, slowly return to normal breathing. Open your eyes when you are ready.

6. Assess your feelings

Allow yourself some time to notice the changes in your body and mind after the practice.

Conclusion:

Regular breathing rhythm practice improves concentration, reduces stress, and helps maintain a calm, balanced state. Wishing you a productive practice!

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Anuloma VilomaPremium

This Anuloma Viloma breathing technique will help you achieve relaxation and harmony. Please follow these steps.

Tap the "Configure" button.

1. Set the duration of each stage. You can configure inhale, exhale, and holds in seconds.

2. Set the cycle count.

3. If you want, set a meditation timer for after practice. Select the timer duration in minutes in Settings.

4. Tap "Save" and start the practice.

One cycle = inhale through left nostril, exhale through right, inhale through right, exhale through left.

After the breathing part, you can smoothly transition into meditation. Open settings, enable the post-practice meditation option, and set the desired duration in minutes.

Detailed practice description

Preparation

1. Choose a comfortable place

Find a quiet and calm space where you won't be disturbed.

2. Assume a comfortable posture

Sit with a straight back. You may use any comfortable posture, for example:

- Simply sit in a chair - Sukhasana (cross-legged pose) - Siddhasana - Vajrasana

3. Set up your breathing

Relax your shoulders and close your eyes. Before starting, configure your rhythm in the app by selecting the number of seconds for inhaling, exhaling, and holds.

Technique

4. Hand position

- Place the index and middle fingers of your right hand on the space between the eyebrows. - Close the right nostril with your thumb. - Place the ring finger and pinky near the left nostril.

5. Breathing cycle

Follow these steps for one complete cycle: - Inhale through the left nostril, keeping the right one closed. - Exhale through the right nostril, closing the left with ring finger and pinky. - Inhale through the right nostril, keeping the left one closed. - Exhale through the left nostril, closing the right with the thumb.

6. Listen to my voice

During the practice, I will guide you through each stage. Follow my instructions and focus on your breathing.

Completing the Practice

7. Gradual return

When you finish several cycles, slowly return to normal breathing. Open your eyes when you are ready.

8. Assess your feelings

Allow yourself some time to notice the changes in your body and mind after the practice.

Conclusion:

Regular Anuloma Viloma practice improves concentration, reduces stress, and harmonizes the brain hemispheres. Wishing you a productive practice!

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HyperventilationPremium

This breathing practice is based on intensive breathing followed by breath holds. It helps improve stress resilience, strengthen immunity, and boost energy levels.

Tap the "Configure" button.

1. Set breath count for one active breathing session.

2. Set breath tempo (in seconds): fastest is 2 sec, slowest is 5 sec.

3. After the breathing session, hold on exhale (exhale — hold breath) and hold on inhale (deep inhale — hold breath). Set the hold duration — this gives you a pause between sessions.

4. Set the number of cycles.

5. Tap "Save" and start the practice.

One cycle = active breaths + hold on exhale + hold on inhale.

Phase transitions are announced by sound signals.

Detailed practice description

Practice

1. Preparation

• Find a quiet, calm place • Assume a comfortable lying position • Make sure nothing will disturb you • Disable notifications

2. Practice execution

• Perform deep active breaths for the selected breath count • After active breathing, exhale and hold your breath for the selected exhale-hold time • Then inhale and hold your breath for the selected inhale-hold time • Audio cues announce each phase transition • Repeat this full cycle for the selected number of cycles

Recommendations

• Start with moderate settings • Gradually increase intensity • Listen to your body • Stop if you feel discomfort

Contraindications

Consult a doctor before starting if you have: • Cardiovascular diseases (arrhythmia, heart failure, coronary artery disease) • High blood pressure • Epilepsy or seizure disorders • Pregnancy • Respiratory diseases (severe asthma, COPD) • Glaucoma or retinal detachment • Mental health conditions (panic disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) • Recent surgery or serious injuries • History of stroke Never practice in water or while driving.

Conclusion:

Regular practice strengthens health, boosts vitality, and improves stress resilience. Start gradually and pay close attention to how you feel.

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