Box Breathing Timer and Visual Breathing Tool
Box breathing, 4-7-8, belly breathing — guided with calm visuals and a clean timer.
Breathing pattern comparison
Different patterns serve different session moments. Show timing before asking a client to follow it.
Free Visual Breathing Exercises for Therapy
This free visual breathing tool gives therapists and clients animated timers for box breathing, 4-7-8 breathing, belly breathing, rainbow breathing, and calm 5-5 breathing. Use it during sessions, telehealth visits, grounding practice, anxiety skills work, or between-session coping practice.
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
Therapist Guide to Breathing Exercises
For guidance on choosing box breathing, 4-7-8 breathing, belly breathing, and calm breathing patterns, read the breathing exercises therapist guide. It includes clinical cautions for clients who find breath focus activating.
Documentation Example
Therapist introduced paced breathing for anxiety regulation. Client practiced 5-5 calm breathing for three cycles with eyes open and reported subjective distress decreasing from 6/10 to 4/10. Therapist reviewed modifications for dizziness and client identified one between-session practice time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this breathing timer free? +
Yes. The breathing timer is free to use. The email prompt is soft and can be skipped.
Which breathing exercises are included? +
The tool includes box breathing, 4-7-8 breathing, belly breathing, rainbow breathing, and calm 5-5 breathing.
Can therapists use this in session? +
Yes. Therapists can use it for grounding, anxiety coping, emotional regulation, sleep preparation, or short between-session skills practice.
Does CoralEHR store breathing session data from this page? +
No. The free public tool runs in the browser. Do not enter client-identifying details into public tools.
Next step
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