Free breathwork guide

Breathing exercises for focus

Free breathwork sessions for focus, meetings, deep work, and steady attention.

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Focus
2 minbeginnerfree
4-4-4-4

Pre-Meeting Clear

A 2-minute mental sharpener before you walk in.

Box
Focus
5 minintermediatefree
5-5-5-5

Tactical Box (Navy SEAL)

The protocol used in special operations training to stay calm under pressure.

Box
Focus
5 minintermediatefree
4-0-4

Alternate Nostril (Nadi Shodhana)

Balance brain hemispheres. The pre-creative-work essential.

Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril)
Focus
4 minbeginnerfree
5-0-7

Ujjayi (Ocean Breath)

A subtle throat constriction creates an ocean-wave sound. Anchors attention.

Ujjayi (Ocean Breath)
Focus
6 minintermediatefree
5-5-5-5

Deep Work Prep — 6 min

A six-minute on-ramp to a 90-minute focus block.

Box
Focus
10 minintermediatefree
5-0-5

Nadi Balanced — 10 min

A longer hemispheric balance.

Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril)
Focus
4 minbeginnerfree
4-4-4-4

Box — 4 Minute Deep

A standard 4-minute box.

Box
Focus
2 minbeginnerfree
1-0-1

Rapid Clarity — 2 min

A short stimulating breath when you can't think straight.

Bhastrika (Bellows)
Focus
3 minbeginnerfree
4-4-4-4

Pre-Presentation

3 minutes before you walk on stage.

Box
Focus
4 minbeginnerfree
4-0-4

Creative Flow Prep

Balance hemispheres before creative work.

Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril)
Focus
12 minadvancedfree
6-6-6-6

Long Box — 12 min

A long, demanding box session for deep states.

Box
Focus
2 minbeginnerfree
4-4-4-4

Pre-Call Confidence

2 minutes before a hard conversation.

Box

Why this breathwork helps

ClearBreaths groups practices by the state they are designed to support. Down-regulating sessions emphasize longer exhales and slower rhythms. Focus sessions use steady counts and attentional anchors. Energy sessions use faster patterns and should be practiced gently.