Question 1

Is Breathe free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, completely. There is no paid tier, no free trial that expires, no subscription and no advertising.

Question 2

Do I need an account to use it?

Accepted Answer

No. There is no sign-up or login of any kind. Open the site and start practising.

Question 3

Is my practice data private?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Settings, unfinished sessions and practice history are stored only in your own browser. There is no analytics, no tracking and no server database, and none of your data ever leaves your device.

Question 4

Does it work offline?

Accepted Answer

Yes. After the first visit the app is cached and works with no connection. You can install it to your home screen on iOS and Android, or as a desktop app on Windows and macOS.

Question 5

What breathing technique does it guide?

Accepted Answer

Nadi Shodhan, or alternate-nostril breathing: inhale left, hold, exhale right, inhale right, hold, exhale left. The inhale, hold and exhale lengths are all adjustable, and holds can be set to zero.

Question 6

Does the session keep running if I lock my phone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The practice continues while the screen is locked or you switch apps, with a soft bell at each phase change, and you can pause or finish from the lock screen.