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1Breath

Guided Breathing

Nine guided breathing techniques to reduce stress, sharpen focus, and build a daily practice. Designed for real life.

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iOS · Free

Nine Breathing Techniques

From quick stress relief to deep sleep prep — 1Breath includes techniques for every situation.

Box Breathing

4-4-4-4 pattern used by athletes and military professionals to reduce stress and improve focus.

4-7-8 Breathing

Inhale for 4, hold for 7, exhale for 8. Calms the nervous system and aids sleep.

Belly Breathing

Diaphragmatic breathing that activates the parasympathetic nervous system for deep relaxation.

Coherent Breathing

Five breaths per minute. Balances the heart rate and reduces anxiety.

Alternate Nostril

Pranayama technique that balances left and right brain activity.

Pursed Lip

Slows breathing rate and improves oxygen exchange. Great for recovery.

Resonance

Synchronizes heart rate variability for optimal calm-focus state.

Wim Hof

Powerful breathing cycle followed by a breath hold. Energizing and focus-sharpening.

2-to-1 Breathing

Exhale twice as long as the inhale to activate the calming response.

Designed for iOS

Widgets

Add a breathing shortcut to your Home Screen or Lock Screen. Start a session with one tap — no navigation needed.

Siri Shortcuts

Say 'Hey Siri, start box breathing' and 1Breath launches directly into the session you need.

Live Activity

Your breathing timer stays visible on the Lock Screen throughout your session. Stay in the breath, not the phone.

Haptics

Gentle haptic pulses guide your inhale, hold, and exhale timing. Follow the rhythm without looking.

iCloud Sync

Your practice history and preferences sync across your iPhone and iPad automatically.

How It Works

  1. 1. Choose a technique. Not sure which? Each technique has a brief description of when and why to use it.
  2. 2. Follow the guided visual and haptic cues for your inhale, hold, and exhale phases.
  3. 3. Complete your session. 1Breath logs your practice automatically — no extra steps needed.
  4. 4. Build a daily habit. Use Widgets or Siri Shortcuts to make it a seamless part of your routine.

Built for Real Life

Most breathing apps are complicated or feel clinical. 1Breath is designed to be picked up in the middle of your day — at your desk, before a meeting, at the end of a long commute.

No setup, no tracking streaks to chase, no guilt. Just one breath at a time, whenever you need it.

  • ○ Nine clinically-grounded breathing techniques
  • ○ Haptic guidance so you can keep your phone in your pocket
  • ○ Live Activity and Widgets for immediate access
  • ○ Session history — no account required

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to create an account?

No account needed. 1Breath works offline and stores your practice history locally. iCloud sync is opt-in and uses your existing Apple ID.

How long should I practice?

Even two to three minutes of guided breathing has measurable effects on stress and focus. 1Breath sessions are designed to fit into real life — they can be as short as 2 minutes or as long as 20.

Which technique should I start with?

Box Breathing is the most versatile starting point — it's used by athletes, executives, and military professionals. 4-7-8 is ideal if your goal is better sleep.

Does it work with Apple Watch?

1Breath is currently iPhone and iPad only. Haptic feedback on iPhone provides a similar experience to wrist-based guidance.

One Breath at a Time.

Download 1Breath and start your practice today.

Download on the App Store Free · iOS