Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Breathe in for 4 seconds, breathe out for 6 seconds.
Breathing a slow, steady rhythm helps calm your autonomic nervous system, which is the part responsible for the fight-or-flight response.
Within a few minutes, you may notice your heart rate getting lower, your muscles relaxing, and your mind getting quieter.
Everyone's lungs are different! The Pocket Breath Coach app lets you easily try faster or slower versions of this exercise. Explore different speeds until you find the one that helps your body feel perfectly centered. Available on the App Store and Google Play
PocketBreathCoach.com/?c=yt-082826
With the app you can:
- Customize inhale, exhale and hold lengths
- Save your favorites
- Schedule daily reminders to do your favorite breathing exercises
- Use it offline and even with your phone locked.
- Enjoy relaxing backgrounds like beaches, rivers, and night skies.
FAQs and Tips
Should you breathe through your nose or mouth?
Go with what feels comfortable and relaxing to you, but here's what many people find helpful:
- Breathe in softly through your nose
- Breathe out through your mouth, like you're softly blowing on hot food to cool it down
- Or simply breathe in and out through your nose if that feels better for you
Let your belly expand on the inhale and soften on the exhale. Try to keep your chest still. When you breathe out, let your shoulders drop and relax. Keep the shoulders relaxed when you breathe in.
Breathe in deeply, but not so full it hurts. Calm, not forced.
How long should you do this?
Do what feels comfortable and relaxing to you. Most people enjoy between 1-20 minutes. If you're new to breathing exercises, just try it for a minute or two and see how you feel.
Disclaimer: For info and education only; not medical advice. Consult a doctor if you have heart or lung conditions. Never practice while driving. Stop if you feel lightheaded.
Breathe in for 4 seconds, breathe out for 6 seconds.
Breathing a slow, steady rhythm helps calm your autonomic nervous system, which is the part responsible for the fight-or-flight response.
Within a few minutes, you may notice your heart rate getting lower, your muscles relaxing, and your mind getting quieter.
Everyone's lungs are different! The Pocket Breath Coach app lets you easily try faster or slower versions of this exercise. Explore different speeds until you find the one that helps your body feel perfectly centered. Available on the App Store and Google Play
PocketBreathCoach.com/?c=yt-082826
With the app you can:
- Customize inhale, exhale and hold lengths
- Save your favorites
- Schedule daily reminders to do your favorite breathing exercises
- Use it offline and even with your phone locked.
- Enjoy relaxing backgrounds like beaches, rivers, and night skies.
FAQs and Tips
Should you breathe through your nose or mouth?
Go with what feels comfortable and relaxing to you, but here's what many people find helpful:
- Breathe in softly through your nose
- Breathe out through your mouth, like you're softly blowing on hot food to cool it down
- Or simply breathe in and out through your nose if that feels better for you
Let your belly expand on the inhale and soften on the exhale. Try to keep your chest still. When you breathe out, let your shoulders drop and relax. Keep the shoulders relaxed when you breathe in.
Breathe in deeply, but not so full it hurts. Calm, not forced.
How long should you do this?
Do what feels comfortable and relaxing to you. Most people enjoy between 1-20 minutes. If you're new to breathing exercises, just try it for a minute or two and see how you feel.
Disclaimer: For info and education only; not medical advice. Consult a doctor if you have heart or lung conditions. Never practice while driving. Stop if you feel lightheaded.
