Coherent Breathing
Equal five-second inhales and exhales. About six breathing cycles per minute.
Pattern
5 — 5
Session
Sound
Volume
Tone
How it works
Coherent breathing uses equal five-second inhales and five-second exhales, with no holds. That is about six breathing cycles per minute. The pattern is fixed on this page so it stays distinct from tunable resonance breathing. For a slightly faster even rhythm, see equal breathing (4-4).
How to do it
- Inhale for five seconds.
- Exhale for five seconds.
- Keep the two sides even. There is no hold to wait through.
- Use a five-minute default, or pick another session length before you start.
Session duration
The default session is five minutes — about thirty cycles at 5-5. One or two minutes works as a quick even-breath break; ten minutes suits a longer steady practice.
When people use it
People often use this as a steady, even rhythm when they want something slower than everyday breathing, without holds. It is a timer, not a treatment.
Pattern data
- INHALE
- 5 sec
- EXHALE
- 5 sec
- Cycle
- 10 sec
- Cycles / min
- ~6.00
- Session cycles
- ~30
FAQ
What is coherent breathing?
On this page, coherent breathing means equal five-second inhales and exhales with no holds — about six cycles per minute.
How is coherent different from resonance breathing?
Coherent here is fixed at 5-5. Resonance breathing is tunable around 4.5–6.5 breaths per minute.
How long should a coherent session be?
Five minutes is the default. Choose any preset length before you press Start.
Is this medical advice?
No. breathinglab.app provides informational breathing tools and does not provide medical advice.
Related
breathinglab.app provides informational breathing tools and does not provide medical advice. Stop and return to normal breathing if you feel dizzy, lightheaded or uncomfortable.