Bee breath
A very simple yoga technique (bhramari): you breathe out humming, mouth closed. The vibration naturally lengthens your exhale and quiets racing thoughts.
- Recommended duration
- 3 to 5 minutes.
- When to use it
- Before sleep, when thoughts race, for a quiet break.
Try it now
Breathe in
Follow the shape: it grows as you breathe in and shrinks as you breathe out.
How to do it
- Breathe in through your nose for 4 seconds.
- Mouth closed, breathe out for 8 seconds humming “mmm”.
- Feel the vibration in your face and chest.
- Repeat, keeping the sound soft and steady.
What it does
- Lengthens your exhale effortlessly
- Keeps your mind busy with sound
- Soothing before sleep
In the app, this technique is guided by a voice, its own animation and ambient sounds. To create your own rhythm, use BreathLab.
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