Choose a gentle breath
Each exercise has its own soft rhythm. Pick one that feels right for this moment — there's no wrong choice.
Balloon Breath
Fill your belly like a slow, soft balloon.
A gentle belly breath. As you breathe in, imagine a warm balloon filling in your tummy. As you breathe out, the balloon slowly empties.
Flower & Candle
Smell the flower, blow out the candle.
A classic calming breath. Breathe in slowly through the nose as if smelling a favourite flower, then breathe out gently through the mouth as if blowing out a candle.
Ocean Waves
Breathe in with the wave, breathe out as it rolls away.
Match your breath to the waves. Inhale as the wave rolls in, exhale as it gently retreats. Even, steady, and calm.
Bumblebee Hum
A soft hum that buzzes the worries away.
Breathe in through the nose, then hum a gentle 'mmmm' as you breathe out. The soft buzz helps settle busy feelings.
Star Trace
Trace a star, one point at a time.
Trace a five-pointed star with your finger. Breathe in as you trace up to a point, breathe out as you trace down. Five gentle points, five calm breaths.