Staircase breathing
You start short, then each step adds one second to the inhale and the exhale. Your breath gets longer without effort, and your attention follows.
- Recommended duration
- 2 to 4 minutes, that is 2 climbs.
- When to use it
- To focus before a task, when your breath gets short, before speaking in public.
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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 for 2 seconds, out for 2 seconds.
- Climb one step: in for 3 seconds, out for 3 seconds.
- Keep climbing, one more second at each step, up to 7 seconds.
- At the top, start the staircase again from the bottom.
What it does
- Lengthens your breath gradually
- Easy: you just follow the steps
- Helps you focus
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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