Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Try the new update to the Pocket Breath Coach app! PocketBreathCoach.com
Pocket Breath Coach just got a major upgrade! The app has a fresh new design, beautiful new backgrounds, and smoother animations to help make your breathwork sessions feel even more calming and immersive. This video features a guided 4-8 breathing exercise using one of the new scenes.
What's new in Pocket Breath Coach:
A refreshed, modern design that's easier to navigate
Brand new backgrounds to match your mood
Smoother, more relaxing animations
All the same powerful customization: set any inhale, hold in, exhale, and hold out you want
Sleep timers, background audio, and more
Available on the App Store and Google Play.
The Pattern in This Video:
Inhale (4s) → Exhale (8s)
Breathing in a slow, steady rhythm helps signal safety to your nervous system. It activates the parasympathetic "rest and digest" response. Your muscles relax and your heart rate may go down. You may even notice your mind getting quieter. With regular practice, you can feel calmer, think clearly, and drift off to sleep more easily.
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. Aim for about 75% full. 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.
Try the new update to the Pocket Breath Coach app! PocketBreathCoach.com
Pocket Breath Coach just got a major upgrade! The app has a fresh new design, beautiful new backgrounds, and smoother animations to help make your breathwork sessions feel even more calming and immersive. This video features a guided 4-8 breathing exercise using one of the new scenes.
What's new in Pocket Breath Coach:
A refreshed, modern design that's easier to navigate
Brand new backgrounds to match your mood
Smoother, more relaxing animations
All the same powerful customization: set any inhale, hold in, exhale, and hold out you want
Sleep timers, background audio, and more
Available on the App Store and Google Play.
The Pattern in This Video:
Inhale (4s) → Exhale (8s)
Breathing in a slow, steady rhythm helps signal safety to your nervous system. It activates the parasympathetic "rest and digest" response. Your muscles relax and your heart rate may go down. You may even notice your mind getting quieter. With regular practice, you can feel calmer, think clearly, and drift off to sleep more easily.
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. Aim for about 75% full. 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.
