I got a comment asking "Which breathing exercise is correct?"
It really comes down to what feels most relaxing and helpful for you personally. Some people enjoy including breath holds, while others prefer smooth inhales and exhales without pauses. That’s why I made my app, Pocket Breath Coach—so you can customize the timing however you like.
There are a few common styles of slow, deep breathing you can try out: • Box Breathing – Equal inhale, hold, exhale, hold (e.g., 4-4-4-4) • 2 to 1 Ratio – Exhale is twice as long as the inhale (e.g., 4-8) • 1 to 1 Ratio – Equal inhale and exhale (e.g., 5-5) • 40% Inhale / 60% Exhale – Slightly longer exhale for relaxation (e.g., 4-6) • Other Pranayama Ratios – Traditional breathing patterns from yoga, like 1-4-2 or 4-7-8
Experiment with what feels best—your breath is personal, and there's no single “correct” way.
Here's how I personally use each style:
- Nervous or Panicking: Box Breathing - Fall Asleep or Relax: 2 to 1 Ratio - Meditation or Clearing mind: 1 to 1 ratio or 40%/60% - Focus and Productivity: 1 to 1 ratio or 40%/60%
In the Pocket Breath Coach app, you can easily try out different rhythms in the "Categories" section, and customize the inhale, exhale, and holds from the guided breathing screen.
Headfulness - Luke Horton
I got a comment asking "Which breathing exercise is correct?"
It really comes down to what feels most relaxing and helpful for you personally. Some people enjoy including breath holds, while others prefer smooth inhales and exhales without pauses. That’s why I made my app, Pocket Breath Coach—so you can customize the timing however you like.
There are a few common styles of slow, deep breathing you can try out:
• Box Breathing – Equal inhale, hold, exhale, hold (e.g., 4-4-4-4)
• 2 to 1 Ratio – Exhale is twice as long as the inhale (e.g., 4-8)
• 1 to 1 Ratio – Equal inhale and exhale (e.g., 5-5)
• 40% Inhale / 60% Exhale – Slightly longer exhale for relaxation (e.g., 4-6)
• Other Pranayama Ratios – Traditional breathing patterns from yoga, like 1-4-2 or 4-7-8
Experiment with what feels best—your breath is personal, and there's no single “correct” way.
Here's how I personally use each style:
- Nervous or Panicking: Box Breathing
- Fall Asleep or Relax: 2 to 1 Ratio
- Meditation or Clearing mind: 1 to 1 ratio or 40%/60%
- Focus and Productivity: 1 to 1 ratio or 40%/60%
In the Pocket Breath Coach app, you can easily try out different rhythms in the "Categories" section, and customize the inhale, exhale, and holds from the guided breathing screen.
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