Flex Breathing.
New in Breazee 1.3: Flex Breathing gives you full control over your breathing rhythm by letting you define your own phase lengths.
Instead of following a fixed protocol, you can create a pattern that matches your current goal, pace, and comfort level.
How Flex Breathing Works
Set custom durations for inhale, optional hold, exhale, and optional pause. Breazee then guides your exact sequence in a continuous loop.
Why Flex in Version 1.3
Flex Breathing expands Breazee beyond fixed breathing techniques and makes the app adaptable to more use cases, from gentle recovery sessions to focused performance routines.
Default Preset
The former Box+ breathing pattern (4-4-6-2) is preconfigured as the default preset in Flex Breathing.
Example Patterns
Calm focus: Inhale 4 seconds - Hold 2 seconds - Exhale 6 seconds - Pause 0 to 2 seconds.
Evening wind-down: Inhale 4 seconds - Hold 4 seconds - Exhale 8 seconds.
Flex Breathing in Breazee
Breazee guides each phase on Apple Watch with clear timing and subtle haptic feedback, so you can stay with your rhythm without watching the screen continuously.
Recommended app range (UX and safety): Phase of inhale between 2 and 20 seconds. Phase of hold 1 between 0 and 120 seconds. Phase of exhale between 2 and 30 seconds. Phase of hold 2 between 0 and 180 seconds.
Related Techniques
Disclaimer
All of these techniques are easy to learn and, with regular practice, can support mental and physical relaxation.
These breathing exercises are meant to support relaxation and well-being. They are not medical advice and don't replace seeing a doctor or other qualified healthcare professional.
Additional Safety Notes for Long Holds (>60 s)
If hold phases above 60 seconds are enabled:
Do not use this breathing exercise in water.
Do not practice while driving a car or operating machinery.
Do not use long hold settings during pregnancy or with known heart conditions.