Breathe

A gentle breathing companion that lives in your browser. Reminds you to breathe during focus work. No sign-up, no distractions.

Detailed description:

Screen apnea is real. Research shows most people unconsciously hold their breath or breathe shallowly while working on screens. This disrupts focus, raises stress hormones, and contributes to fatigue.

Breathe is a tiny, non-intrusive breathing widget that sits quietly in the corner of every page. It gently pulses at the optimal breathing rhythm (5s in, 5s out) and periodically reminds you to take a 5-minute guided breathing session.

4 research-backed techniques:
• Cyclic Sigh — double inhale + long exhale for a quick reset
• Box Breathing — 4-4-4-4 pattern used by Navy SEALs
• Resonance Breathing — slow, steady rhythm for peak HRV
• 4-7-8 Breathing — deep parasympathetic activation for wind-down

Designed to never interrupt your flow:
• No pop-ups, no modals, no mandatory onboarding
• A small filled circle breathes quietly in the corner • Hover to preview, click to start a session
• Configurable reminder interval (15–60 min)
• Optional ambient breathing animation • Optional audio tones

Privacy-first:
• Zero data collection — everything stays in your browser
• No account required
• No analytics, no tracking
• Minimal permissions: only storage, alarms, and tabs

Built for knowledge workers, developers, writers, and anyone who spends long hours in front of a screen.