Breathing Pacing Timer
Choose a rhythm and a 1, 2, 3, 5 or 10 minute session, then start when you are ready. Stop or change the timing whenever you wish.
Inhale
Session remaining
Completed cycles
Ready
A voluntary pacing timer. Stop or change durations whenever you wish. Hiding this tab pauses the session. No medical advice or promised benefits.
A QUICK WALKTHROUGH
How to use this tool
- Choose Box, 4-7-8, 4-4 or custom phase durations.
- Choose a session length and optionally enable sound, then press Start.
- Follow the phase countdown; pause, resume or reset as needed.
Four adjustable phases
Custom inhale, hold after inhale, exhale and hold after exhale each accept 0–30 whole seconds. Zero-length phases are skipped; at least one phase must be positive.
Page-open timing
Timing uses elapsed time in this browser page. Hiding the tab pauses the session; closing or leaving the page ends it. Optional sound uses browser audio after your action.
Your own pace
This is a simple voluntary pacing timer, with no medical advice or promised benefits. You can stop or change durations at any time.
GOOD TO KNOW
Common questions
What are the preset durations?
Box uses 4/4/4/4 seconds; 4-7-8 uses 4/7/8/0; 4-4 uses 4/0/4/0.
Does the timer keep running in a hidden tab?
No. It pauses when the tab is hidden and resumes only when you press Resume.
Is sound required?
No. Sound is off by default and may be unavailable in your browser.