Breathing Exercises for Therapy Sessions

Diaphragmatic breathing is one of the most well-studied anxiety reduction techniques in cognitive behavioral therapy. This tool provides animated visual guides for five evidence-based breathing patterns that therapists can use during sessions with clients of all ages.

Available Patterns

• 4-7-8 Breathing — Inhale 4 seconds, hold 7, exhale 8. Developed by Dr. Andrew Weil for anxiety and sleep.
• Box Breathing — Equal 4-second phases. Used by Navy SEALs for focus under pressure.
• Belly Breathing — Simple diaphragmatic breathing. Great for introducing breathing exercises to children.
• Rainbow Breathing — Visual arc-tracing breath for young children. Makes breathing fun and tangible.
• 5-5 Calm Breathing — Equal 5-second inhale and exhale. A good starting point for beginners.

Features

• ✓ 5 evidence-based breathing patterns
• ✓ Animated visual breathing guide
• ✓ Adjustable speed (0.5x, 1x, 1.5x)
• ✓ Session streak tracking
• ✓ Cycle counter
• ✓ Free, no signup required