Breathing app for iPhone, iPad and Mac
Guided breathing exercises to relax and focus in 2 minutes
BreathInU mixes short breathing, stretching, walking and eye exercises into one daily routine. Pick a goal like stress, focus or sleep, follow the guided pace, and keep your streak going.
How BreathInU works
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Pick a goal
Less stress, sharper focus, deeper sleep, stronger lungs, sports performance, or simply a break from work.
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Follow a short guided session
The app paces every inhale, hold and exhale for you, so you never have to count. Most sessions take 2 to 5 minutes.
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Track your progress
See your streak, stats and mood journal, and connect Apple Health on iPhone.
Breathing, stretching, walking and eye exercises in one app
Stress doesn’t only live in your head. It sits in your shoulders, your eyes and your legs too, so BreathInU works on all of them.
Breathing exercises
Box breathing, Steady Box 4-6, diaphragmatic, pursed-lip, alternate nostril and lateral breathing to calm stress or sharpen focus.
Learn box breathing
Stretching
Side stretches, neck stretches and shoulder rolls release the tension of long desk days.
See the breathe and stretch routine
Walking
Slow Walking, 6 Step Walk and Tap-Tap Walk match your breath to your steps to clear your head and get your blood moving.
Eye exercises
Blinking, eye circles and near-far focus drills relax your eye muscles after hours of screen time.
Try eye stretching exercises
Why BreathInU instead of a meditation app
Minutes, not half an hour
Sessions start at 2 minutes, so they fit between meetings, after a workout or before bed.
Body and breath together
You move, stretch and rest your eyes, not only your mind. Useful when sitting still is the problem.
Proven techniques, plain words
Cardiac coherence, box breathing and paced walking, explained step by step without spiritual jargon.
Built for Apple devices
Works on iPhone, iPad and Mac, with widgets, Siri and Shortcuts, and Apple Health on iPhone.
A short break for every part of your day
Made for beginners, busy professionals, students and anyone who spends the day in front of a screen.
Morning
Wake up your body and set your focus before the first email.
5 breathing exercises for calm and focus
Workday
Reset between meetings with a desk-safe exercise nobody will notice.
Breathing exercises at work
What people say about BreathInU
Rated 4.9/5 on the App Store-
“Since using BreathInU daily, I’ve noticed a real difference in my stress levels and sleep quality.”
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“Every day before work, I breathe for 5 minutes and it gives me better clarity on how to start my day.”
MissLady -
“Motivating, simple, efficient! Thank you!”
Lilas Kwine
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Free breathing guides to start today
Learn a technique here first, no download needed. Each guide covers the steps, when to use it, and when to stop if you feel dizzy. The app then paces the same patterns for you, so you don’t have to count.
- Box breathing: a 4-count pattern to steady your mind before a hard task.
- 1-minute breathing reset: the quickest way to come down from a stress spike.
- Breathing for anxiety: techniques to regain control when your body is on high alert.
- 4-6 breathing: inhale for 4, exhale for 6. A longer exhale to slow down.
- Pranayama for beginners: a safe 3-week start with yoga breathing.
- Eye stretching: simple drills for tired eyes and screen fatigue.
Frequently asked questions
What is BreathInU?
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BreathInU is a breathing app for iPhone, iPad and Mac. It guides short breathing, stretching, walking and eye exercises built around a goal such as less stress, better focus, more energy or better sleep. Most sessions take 2 to 5 minutes.
Is BreathInU free?
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The app is free to download on the App Store, with an optional in-app subscription for full access. The breathing guides on breathinu.app are free to read without an account.
How long should I do breathing exercises each day?
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Two to five minutes, once or twice a day, is enough to start. Doing short sessions regularly matters more than doing long ones. BreathInU tracks your streak to help you keep the habit.
Do I need any experience?
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No. Every exercise starts with instructions, and the app paces each breath for you. If a breath hold makes you lightheaded, shorten it or skip it.
How do I do box breathing?
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Inhale for 4 seconds, hold 4, exhale 4, hold 4. Repeat for 1 to 3 minutes. Shorten the count if the hold feels strained. The box breathing guide on this site walks through timing, common mistakes, and when to use a longer exhale instead.
Can breathing exercises help with stress at work?
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Yes, brief structured breathing can lower the feeling of being on high alert between meetings. Use an even pattern like box breathing, or a 1-minute reset if you only have a short pause at your desk. It is a tool, not a replacement for rest, workload changes, or clinical care.
Which devices does BreathInU work on?
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BreathInU works on iPhone, iPad and Mac. It also supports widgets and Siri and Shortcuts, and connects to Apple Health on iPhone.