Breathing techniques

Box breathing, a steady count

10 sec·Free to watch

Press play to hear a short voice. It is not a live teacher.

Stop if you feel dizzy or unwell. These are not medical treatment, and this app is not an emergency service.

A short film of a slow breath. Count four in, four hold, four out, four hold, if that feels all right. The picture does not show the numbers.

Transcript and captions

In for four. Hold for four. Out for four. Hold for four. Skip a hold if it feels too much. Follow along only as far as feels all right. Stop if you feel dizzy or unwell. This film does not diagnose, treat or cure.

This app is not an emergency service and does not diagnose, treat or cure any condition. If you are in danger or need urgent help, call 999, or see urgent help.