Box breathing
2 min 4 secWork
0:04
Rest
0:04
Rounds
16
Total
2:04
4 seconds work, 4 seconds rest, 16 rounds for a simple box-style breathing cadence.
Guided inhale, hold, and exhale pacing
Free Breathing Timer
Use a breathing timer for box breathing, calm breathing, reset breaks, meditation warmups, and guided group breathing. Run a simple phase timer on your own, or create an XTimer room when a facilitator needs everyone to follow the same breathing cadence.
Built for this job
Breathing practice gets a clear, repeatable cadence without a distracting app.
Facilitators can run short resets before workshops, classes, or calls.
XTimer rooms support shared breathing timers when a group needs one visible rhythm.
Box breathing
Work
1/16
0:04
WorkBreak
Current phase0%
Total block2:04
4 seconds work, 4 seconds rest, 16 rounds for a simple box-style breathing cadence.
Interval presets
Settings
Seconds apply before the next start. The final round ends after work, with no extra break added.
Controls
Create controlled roomUse this setup in XTimer
Need a controller link, viewer display, or shared room?
Keep this simple timer for quick work. Move into an XTimer room when one person controls the clock and another screen shows it to a speaker, team, class, or audience.
Presets that match real work
Start from a timer people already understand.
Each preset has a clear use case, duration, and workflow. That makes the page useful for search visitors immediately, and gives professional users a natural path into XTimer rooms when they need separate controller and viewer devices.
Calm reset
2 min 38 secWork
0:06
Rest
0:02
Rounds
20
Total
2:38
6 seconds breathe, 2 seconds pause, 20 rounds for a longer calm reset.
Meeting reset
2 minTotal
2 min
A 2-minute guided breathing reset before a meeting, class, or facilitation block.
Professional setup
Use the simple timer first, then graduate to controlled timing.
Choose a slow cadence that feels comfortable rather than forcing a difficult pattern.
Use short reset timers before meetings, classes, or presentations.
Keep the display calm and avoid turning breathing work into a performance metric.
Use an XTimer room when a facilitator wants participants to follow the same visible timer.
Frequently asked questions
What is a breathing timer?
A breathing timer gives a visible rhythm for inhale, hold, exhale, pause, or simple guided breathing sessions.
Can I use this for box breathing?
Yes. Start with the box breathing preset, then adjust the interval lengths if your group needs a slower or faster cadence.
Can a breathing timer be shared with a group?
Yes. Create an XTimer room when a facilitator, teacher, or coach wants everyone to see the same breathing timer.