Free Breathwork Timer
9 guided patterns, visual pacing, audio cues — no app required
Most breathwork apps want $70/year to show you a circle that expands and contracts. This is a free, open breathing timer that runs in your browser. No download, no account, no subscription. Pick a pattern, hit start, and follow the visual pacer.
The timer includes 9 evidence-based breathing patterns: box breathing, 4-7-8, coherence breathing, physiological sigh, extended exhale, power breathing, triangle breathing, energizing breathing, and resonance breathing. Each pattern has adjustable duration, optional audio cues, and visual pacing that makes it easy to maintain rhythm without counting.
It works on any device — phone, tablet, laptop. Sessions are tracked locally so you can see your streak without creating an account. The entire app is under 50KB and loads instantly, even on slow connections. No ads, no upsells, no "premium tier" that locks the patterns you actually need.
Recommended Patterns
The most popular pattern. Used by Navy SEALs, surgeons, and athletes. Equal inhale, hold, exhale, hold for balanced calm and focus.
Dr. Weil's natural tranquilizer. Deep relaxation for sleep and anxiety. The long hold and exhale trigger profound parasympathetic activation.
Stanford-validated single-breath reset. Double inhale through nose, long exhale through mouth. The fastest way to calm down.
When to Use It
- Morning routine — 5 minutes to set a calm, focused baseline for the day
- Before high-stakes moments — meetings, presentations, exams, competitions
- Midday reset — clear the mental fog without another cup of coffee
- Before bed — shift from wired to tired in under 10 minutes
- Anytime you notice your breathing is shallow and your shoulders are tense
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this really free?
Yes. No premium tier, no trial period, no features locked behind a paywall. Every pattern, every feature, completely free. There's a Buy Me a Coffee link if you want to support development, but it's entirely optional.
Do I need to download anything?
No. It runs in your browser. Open the link, pick a pattern, and start. It also works as a Progressive Web App — you can add it to your home screen for an app-like experience, but it's not required.
How is this different from other breathing apps?
Three things: it's free (no $70/year subscription), it's fast (loads instantly, no bloat), and it's private (no account required, data stays on your device). Most breathing apps are meditation apps that happen to include a timer. This is just the timer — done well.
What breathing pattern should I start with?
Box breathing (4-4-4-4) if you want calm focus. Extended exhale (2-4) if you want anxiety relief. 4-7-8 if you want help sleeping. Start with 3-5 minutes and work up from there.
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