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Box breathing

Four equal-length phases — inhale, hold, exhale, hold — for quick regulation under pressure.

Inhale

Follow the live rhythm

Pattern (example)

  1. Inhale4s
  2. Hold (full)4s
  3. Exhale4s
  4. Hold (empty)4s
  5. Inhale4s
  6. Hold (full)4s
  7. Exhale4s
  8. Hold (empty)4s
  9. Inhale4s
  10. Hold (full)4s
  11. Exhale4s
  12. Hold (empty)4s

Total duration: 48 seconds

A general wellness timing tool (zero artificial intelligence in this calculation). It is not a treatment for anxiety, panic, or a diagnosed respiratory disorder.