coherent breathing
Slow, even breathing at about six breaths a minute — 5.5 seconds in, 5.5 seconds out. The pace that most steadies your nervous system. Press begin and let your breath ride the circle.
Lilt gently nudges you to do one small calming thing a day — breathing like this, timed and guided — and grows a garden as you go.
Try Lilt →Coherent breathing — also called resonance breathing — means slowing to around six breaths a minute, roughly 5.5 seconds in and 5.5 seconds out. That pace stimulates the vagus nerve and raises heart-rate variability, a marker of a flexible, resilient nervous system. It's less about a quick fix and more a steady daily reset that leaves you calmer over time.
Try a few minutes in the morning, on a break, or before bed. Free, no signup, no ads.
Common questions
What is coherent breathing?
Slow, even breathing at about six breaths a minute — roughly 5.5 seconds in and 5.5 seconds out. Also called resonance breathing.
Why six breaths a minute?
Around six breaths a minute is the pace that most steadies heart-rate variability and shifts the body toward its calm, rest-and-digest state.
How long should I do it?
A few minutes is a good daily reset. Five to ten slow rounds is enough to feel a shift.
Is it free?
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A gentle note
Coherent breathing is a general wellbeing technique, not medical, therapeutic, or crisis care. If you're struggling or in danger, please reach out for real support: find a helpline →