Physiological sigh
It is the sigh your body makes naturally to relax. Doing it on purpose, two or three times, defuses a spike of anxiety in under a minute.
- Recommended duration
- 1 to 3 minutes.
- When to use it
- During a panic attack, after bad news, after a tense exchange.
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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 2 to 3 seconds.
- Without breathing out, breathe in a little more to fill your lungs.
- Breathe out slowly and fully through your mouth, about 6 seconds.
- Repeat 2 to 3 times, then breathe normally.
What it does
- Works in a few breaths
- Easy to remember
- Discreet, usable anywhere
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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Box breathing
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4-7-8 breathing
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Abdominal breathing
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Dynamic breathing
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Mantra breathing
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4 · 6
Staircase breathing
Lengthen your breath step by step
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Prolonged exhalation
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4 · 8
Coherent breathing
Find your balance
6 · 6
Alternate nostril breathing
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4 · 4 · 4 · 4
NewGong breathing
Breathe to the sound, no voice
5 · 7
NewBee breath
Calm down by humming
4 · 8
NewOcean breath
Breathe like the waves
5 · 7
NewBreath counting
Anchor your attention
4 · 6
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