Breathe2Relax
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Breathe2Relax is a stress management tool to help learn diaphragmatic breathing.
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About Breathe2Relax
Breathe2Relax is a stress management tool to help learn diaphragmatic breathing.
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Breathe2Relax
About Breathe2Relax
Breathe2Relax is a portable stress management tool which provides detailed information on the effects of stress on the body and instructions and practice exercises to help users learn the stress management skill called diaphragmatic breathing.Breathing exercises have been documented to decrease the body’s ‘fight-or-flight’ (stress) response, and help with mood stabilization, anger control, and anxiety management. Breathe2Relax can be used as a stand-alone stress reduction tool, or can be used in tandem with clinical care directed by a healthcare worker. Breathe2Relax now uses HealthKit and your Apple Watch device to measure your heart rate throughout your breathing exercise to help provide an even more complete picture of the relaxation experienced.
Ratings & Reviews
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Wonderful app, but would appreciate different voices
Dec 5, 2021 By EvyshapiroMy therapist recommended this app to me when I was dealing with panic attacks and general anxiety, and it has helped me very much. I love how simple and easy it is to use and customize, without ridiculous in-app purchases or subscriptions. Even if you don’t deal with lots of anxiety, this will help you. Practicing breathing is something everyone should do. My one recommendation for improvement is the option for different voices guiding you through the breathing exercises. I wish I didn’t have to listen to the same voice every time. more -
Apr 28, 2021 By Nathaniel BlackI have anxiety and I've found this app super helpful. I also really appreciate how easy it is to use and all of the customization options. Highly recommend. -
Alannah S- Breath2Relax Review
Mar 24, 2020 By Lane1713I downloaded this app with the hope it would help me when dealing with anxiety/stress. It helps with breathing. The app makes it so you can speed the breathing up and slow it down as well. There is a voice narrating, telling you when to breathe in and when to breathe out and the number of breathing cycles you have gone through. Very relaxing voice and helps get to sleep as well! Would recommend!! In my Abnormal Psychology class, we learned that deep breathing relaxes, helps to relieve stress, and lower heart rate. You learn to focus on your breathing, making sure you are taking slow, deep breaths. more -
May 16, 2021 By Amit GovilkarVery nice app for breathing can costimize according to your personal needs.Need to add reminders for different intervals in a day.Also need to sync with Google Fit. Thank you very much -
Everyone should have this app
Aug 27, 2019 By DunksterrMy assigned PTSD psychologist at the VA recommended me this app. I was very skeptical at first but wow. This app improved my quality of life just with simple breathing techniques. Just follow on screen guidance and audio directions. The app talks to you in a calming tone and takes you step by step through each breath. This app is really awesome but I gave 4 stars instead of five because I wish instead of music one could select a nature soundtrack like jungle sounds or a thunderstorm for example. That would be really neat. But all in all wonderful app, would recommend. more -
Jan 24, 2021 By Duff BrowneA well-designed app to help in stress reduction. My initial impression is that I like it. I'll write more if my opinion changes. -
Fantastic except videos
Feb 26, 2018 By RachelKuhnealThis app has a simplistic layout, which breaks down the information into easy to understand preset categories. Providing reason and relevance as well as practical guided skills for managing stress through breathing. As a community mental health case manager I will be encouraging my transition age youth clients to use this tool. It will also help me to practice self care in my daily life. My one fault with this app are the missing instructional videos. “Show Me How”, How to Breath, Biology if Breathing, and Effects of Stress on the Body” all have an error stating “No Video by that ID”. more -
Really helpful
Jan 22, 2018 By SupaguyI got this app to help my 10-year-old deal with anxiety and panic attacks. It turns out that I use it as much as she has. Not only does it help me relax, but repeated sessions help quiet my mind and help me fall asleep. My only complaint if you could call it that – it’s actually a suggestion – is that options for 10 minutes, 15 minutes, and 20 minutes cycles be provided. I would prefer not to have to start the cycle over after every 16 breath session. However, it is amazing what can be accomplished in 16 breaths. more -
Straight forward
Apr 27, 2020 By BryanaBerryThis is a very straight forward deep breathing application. I liked that the voices in this application weren’t computer like and there were choices for music. It is a bit hard to look at graphically but that’s not something I can’t overlook. THANK YOU for creating an app where I can adjust the breathing time. I have never liked breathing apps because I am always focused on not suffocating myself (Im not sure why but I have always had limited lung capacity) I can actually relax now that I know I’m not “breathing wrong”. more -
Good app
Apr 6, 2019 By Duthie1968Would like it to have time option include, ie 5, 10, 15, 20 mins and also the ability to set a timer for notification/reminder. Like all the other features offered, very useful! Recommended to me by the VA biofeedback group for PTSD. 👍🏻 more
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Wonderful app, but would appreciate different voices
Dec 5, 2021 By EvyshapiroMy therapist recommended this app to me when I was dealing with panic attacks and general anxiety, and it has helped me very much. I love how simple and easy it is to use and customize, without ridiculous in-app purchases or subscriptions. Even if you don’t deal with lots of anxiety, this will help you. Practicing breathing is something everyone should do. My one recommendation for improvement is the option for different voices guiding you through the breathing exercises. I wish I didn’t have to listen to the same voice every time. more -
Apr 28, 2021 By Nathaniel BlackI have anxiety and I've found this app super helpful. I also really appreciate how easy it is to use and all of the customization options. Highly recommend. -
Alannah S- Breath2Relax Review
Mar 24, 2020 By Lane1713I downloaded this app with the hope it would help me when dealing with anxiety/stress. It helps with breathing. The app makes it so you can speed the breathing up and slow it down as well. There is a voice narrating, telling you when to breathe in and when to breathe out and the number of breathing cycles you have gone through. Very relaxing voice and helps get to sleep as well! Would recommend!! In my Abnormal Psychology class, we learned that deep breathing relaxes, helps to relieve stress, and lower heart rate. You learn to focus on your breathing, making sure you are taking slow, deep breaths. more -
May 16, 2021 By Amit GovilkarVery nice app for breathing can costimize according to your personal needs.Need to add reminders for different intervals in a day.Also need to sync with Google Fit. Thank you very much -
Everyone should have this app
Aug 27, 2019 By DunksterrMy assigned PTSD psychologist at the VA recommended me this app. I was very skeptical at first but wow. This app improved my quality of life just with simple breathing techniques. Just follow on screen guidance and audio directions. The app talks to you in a calming tone and takes you step by step through each breath. This app is really awesome but I gave 4 stars instead of five because I wish instead of music one could select a nature soundtrack like jungle sounds or a thunderstorm for example. That would be really neat. But all in all wonderful app, would recommend. more -
Jan 24, 2021 By Duff BrowneA well-designed app to help in stress reduction. My initial impression is that I like it. I'll write more if my opinion changes. -
Fantastic except videos
Feb 26, 2018 By RachelKuhnealThis app has a simplistic layout, which breaks down the information into easy to understand preset categories. Providing reason and relevance as well as practical guided skills for managing stress through breathing. As a community mental health case manager I will be encouraging my transition age youth clients to use this tool. It will also help me to practice self care in my daily life. My one fault with this app are the missing instructional videos. “Show Me How”, How to Breath, Biology if Breathing, and Effects of Stress on the Body” all have an error stating “No Video by that ID”. more -
Really helpful
Jan 22, 2018 By SupaguyI got this app to help my 10-year-old deal with anxiety and panic attacks. It turns out that I use it as much as she has. Not only does it help me relax, but repeated sessions help quiet my mind and help me fall asleep. My only complaint if you could call it that – it’s actually a suggestion – is that options for 10 minutes, 15 minutes, and 20 minutes cycles be provided. I would prefer not to have to start the cycle over after every 16 breath session. However, it is amazing what can be accomplished in 16 breaths. more -
Straight forward
Apr 27, 2020 By BryanaBerryThis is a very straight forward deep breathing application. I liked that the voices in this application weren’t computer like and there were choices for music. It is a bit hard to look at graphically but that’s not something I can’t overlook. THANK YOU for creating an app where I can adjust the breathing time. I have never liked breathing apps because I am always focused on not suffocating myself (Im not sure why but I have always had limited lung capacity) I can actually relax now that I know I’m not “breathing wrong”. more -
Good app
Apr 6, 2019 By Duthie1968Would like it to have time option include, ie 5, 10, 15, 20 mins and also the ability to set a timer for notification/reminder. Like all the other features offered, very useful! Recommended to me by the VA biofeedback group for PTSD. 👍🏻 more
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Oct 3, 2021 By Thomas CayceI tried showing this to some people I think it would help but the set up was so embarrassing (needing a pin and security questions dor example) I will no longer recommend. -
Feb 6, 2021 By JayAnother good app ruined. Sign in? Why? You've got to know veterans are suspicious of such things. That's part of the symptoms you're trying to fix? I'll find another app to replace this one. Shame. -
Jun 20, 2022 By Abigail SimonsIt's okay but it doesn't do the job. There's a lot more to relaxation than what the app offers -
Jul 6, 2021 By john woodsSo much worse than the old version. Why add passwords to an app people use during panic attacks? -
Jan 13, 2021 By Kyle OyamaPass, liked the old app better. Why do I need to set up a password for a breathing app? -
Jun 19, 2021 By Luis NegronQuestions and passwords??? I guess you guys sell people's data like all other companies do. -
Mar 30, 2022 By kathy hMy cousin showed me this and it helped with breathing and anxiety. -
Feb 12, 2021 By john ogrenSign up for a breathing app? Wth for? I'll find something else
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Apr 28, 2021 By Nathaniel BlackI have anxiety and I've found this app super helpful. I also really appreciate how easy it is to use and all of the customization options. Highly recommend. -
Alannah S- Breath2Relax Review
Mar 24, 2020 By Lane1713I downloaded this app with the hope it would help me when dealing with anxiety/stress. It helps with breathing. The app makes it so you can speed the breathing up and slow it down as well. There is a voice narrating, telling you when to breathe in and when to breathe out and the number of breathing cycles you have gone through. Very relaxing voice and helps get to sleep as well! Would recommend!! In my Abnormal Psychology class, we learned that deep breathing relaxes, helps to relieve stress, and lower heart rate. You learn to focus on your breathing, making sure you are taking slow, deep breaths. more -
May 16, 2021 By Amit GovilkarVery nice app for breathing can costimize according to your personal needs.Need to add reminders for different intervals in a day.Also need to sync with Google Fit. Thank you very much -
Jan 24, 2021 By Duff BrowneA well-designed app to help in stress reduction. My initial impression is that I like it. I'll write more if my opinion changes. -
Really helpful
Jan 22, 2018 By SupaguyI got this app to help my 10-year-old deal with anxiety and panic attacks. It turns out that I use it as much as she has. Not only does it help me relax, but repeated sessions help quiet my mind and help me fall asleep. My only complaint if you could call it that – it’s actually a suggestion – is that options for 10 minutes, 15 minutes, and 20 minutes cycles be provided. I would prefer not to have to start the cycle over after every 16 breath session. However, it is amazing what can be accomplished in 16 breaths. more -
Oct 18, 2021 By Charlton JohnsonThis was recommended to me by my PTSD doctor at the VA hospital it is a very good app to come oneself down very easy to use the settings are simple and it really works ! -
Aug 3, 2021 By Robert SwiftGood once you get into it! Having to use a password for a relaxation ap is annoying though! -
Great app
Jul 15, 2021 By Breach21While this is simple to use, it is very effective at starting and training relaxation skills. It’s at least as effective as many meditation apps and takes considerably less time. I wish it would log time in the Apple Health app. One other small issue is that the link to the Apple Watch is not very reliable. more -
Excellent, Simple, Useful
Sep 20, 2016 By ak1804This is a simple to use app that is an excellent tool to assist in breathing exercises. The only thing it doesn't do is breathe for you :)! It might be even a little better if the user could add their own personal background graphics and increase the amount of breathes in each session. Aside from that it is a five star app! Thanks for offering it for free. more -
Small annoying feature choices, not detract from overall usefulness
Nov 25, 2016 By thj4I see how current design doesn't need to be outright changed, but it would be nice to have an option for following features: * Manually set time for inhalation and exhalation instead of holding button, * Custom set for number of cycles, * Show cycles as minutes, * Show countdown on amount of time / number of breaths left, * More nature sounds or music options. It's a perfectly fine app, but I want to try for 5 minute sessions and none of the presets are for 2 1/2 min or 5, but I'll definitely make it work for a free app with the breathing metronome. more
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Wonderful app, but would appreciate different voices
Dec 5, 2021 By EvyshapiroMy therapist recommended this app to me when I was dealing with panic attacks and general anxiety, and it has helped me very much. I love how simple and easy it is to use and customize, without ridiculous in-app purchases or subscriptions. Even if you don’t deal with lots of anxiety, this will help you. Practicing breathing is something everyone should do. My one recommendation for improvement is the option for different voices guiding you through the breathing exercises. I wish I didn’t have to listen to the same voice every time. more -
Everyone should have this app
Aug 27, 2019 By DunksterrMy assigned PTSD psychologist at the VA recommended me this app. I was very skeptical at first but wow. This app improved my quality of life just with simple breathing techniques. Just follow on screen guidance and audio directions. The app talks to you in a calming tone and takes you step by step through each breath. This app is really awesome but I gave 4 stars instead of five because I wish instead of music one could select a nature soundtrack like jungle sounds or a thunderstorm for example. That would be really neat. But all in all wonderful app, would recommend. more -
Fantastic except videos
Feb 26, 2018 By RachelKuhnealThis app has a simplistic layout, which breaks down the information into easy to understand preset categories. Providing reason and relevance as well as practical guided skills for managing stress through breathing. As a community mental health case manager I will be encouraging my transition age youth clients to use this tool. It will also help me to practice self care in my daily life. My one fault with this app are the missing instructional videos. “Show Me How”, How to Breath, Biology if Breathing, and Effects of Stress on the Body” all have an error stating “No Video by that ID”. more -
Straight forward
Apr 27, 2020 By BryanaBerryThis is a very straight forward deep breathing application. I liked that the voices in this application weren’t computer like and there were choices for music. It is a bit hard to look at graphically but that’s not something I can’t overlook. THANK YOU for creating an app where I can adjust the breathing time. I have never liked breathing apps because I am always focused on not suffocating myself (Im not sure why but I have always had limited lung capacity) I can actually relax now that I know I’m not “breathing wrong”. more -
Good app
Apr 6, 2019 By Duthie1968Would like it to have time option include, ie 5, 10, 15, 20 mins and also the ability to set a timer for notification/reminder. Like all the other features offered, very useful! Recommended to me by the VA biofeedback group for PTSD. 👍🏻 more -
Mar 4, 2022 By Brad MarshalThis app.teachs you to calm down by breathing. It can almost put you to sleep -
It needs an update.
Mar 22, 2020 By opise2Can you making compatible with iPhone 5 series it keeps popping up I it’s not compatible with iPhone 5. and it’s getting annoying can you please fix it. -
Mar 6, 2021 By Jeff HargraveCalming application not to much, just enough. -
Almost perfect
Jun 16, 2017 By MD in SAWorks very well. But needs a cycle that is at least 10 minutes long to be more effective.
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Never Connects to Apple Watch
May 11, 2021 By trw234This is a great app that needs to be updated. I open the app on my series 4 Apple Watch and it always tells me phone not reachable and never says anything else, even while the phone is in my hands searching for the heart rate. So it becomes a bit frustrating with each use but the breathing section works very well to easily change the times for inhaling and exhaling. I would give five stars when the app actually works with my watch. more -
Liked the app. Don’t like the reporting
Jul 15, 2018 By Stock143The terms & conditions updated and were very strongly worded. It sounded like if you used this app they were reporting your info to the government. Most T&Cs have some data collection for the developers use, but this seemed so over-the-top that I deleted the app. Not interested in being involved in some science experiment. The app is well designed and worked well so I’m bummed that I had to get rid of it. The interface wasn’t very attractively designed though. more -
Psychologist
Jul 14, 2016 By Shrink wrap 21!The advantage of the App is that you can modify the instructions for when to inhale and exhale based on preference. The big downside is that the maximum number of breathing cycles allowed is 16. Even though I breathed very slowly, the program lasted only five minutes. I wanted a program that would guide me for 30 minutes. The app should be improved to allow the user to set the amount of time it lasts. more -
Doesn’t recognize internet connection
Mar 30, 2019 By rwnyGood exercise but app says no internet connection even though connection is fine. Resetting network connections did not solve problem. I suspect app has problem with current IOS version, 12.1.4
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Oct 3, 2021 By Thomas CayceI tried showing this to some people I think it would help but the set up was so embarrassing (needing a pin and security questions dor example) I will no longer recommend. -
Jun 20, 2022 By Abigail SimonsIt's okay but it doesn't do the job. There's a lot more to relaxation than what the app offers
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Feb 6, 2021 By JayAnother good app ruined. Sign in? Why? You've got to know veterans are suspicious of such things. That's part of the symptoms you're trying to fix? I'll find another app to replace this one. Shame. -
Jul 6, 2021 By john woodsSo much worse than the old version. Why add passwords to an app people use during panic attacks? -
Jan 13, 2021 By Kyle OyamaPass, liked the old app better. Why do I need to set up a password for a breathing app? -
Jun 19, 2021 By Luis NegronQuestions and passwords??? I guess you guys sell people's data like all other companies do. -
Mar 30, 2022 By kathy hMy cousin showed me this and it helped with breathing and anxiety. -
Feb 12, 2021 By john ogrenSign up for a breathing app? Wth for? I'll find something else
What’s Groovy
The exercises are going too fast. There is no pause between exhale and next inhale. Also, there is no option to hold your breath for a few seconds, which i find helpful.
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What’s Subpar
I used to show and teach this app to patients with panic disorder and suicidal ideation. Sign in when you are panicking? Forget it. A fantastic app ruined.
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Breathe2Relax
Release Notes
1.7.7
1.7.7
1.7.7
May 21, 2018
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
You can now take advantage of your Apple Watch and HealthKit to help illuminate the impact of a breathing exercise had by tracking your heart rate while you breathe.
1.7
June 6, 2016
minor bug fixes
1.6
April 20, 2016
-fixed settings saving issue
1.3
September 8, 2013
-Updated graphing functionality
-Minor bug fixes
1.2
June 10, 2011
- Updated user interface, and streamlined functionality
- An initial setup guide added to assist with tailoring the application to the user's desire
- Relaxation music has been added as an option to listen to during the breathing exercise
- The journal function has been removed based on user feedback
1.0
March 22, 2011
38.2MB
English
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