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Triangle Breathing

Three equal sides: in, hold, out for 4 — the box without the bottom hold.

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Why practice Triangle Breathing

Triangle breathing keeps the steadying geometry of the box but drops the empty hold, which some people find anxious. A favorite first pattern for kids and beginners.

How to do it

  1. In for 4.
  2. Hold for 4.
  3. Out for 4, then straight back in.

Good to know

None specific.

More patterns

  • Box Breathing — Four equal sides: in, hold, out, hold — 4 seconds each. The steadying classic used by Navy SEALs.
  • 4-7-8 Relaxing Breath — In for 4, hold for 7, out for 8. The long exhale flips the body's relaxation switch.
  • Calming Breath 8-8 — Eight seconds in, eight seconds out: slow symmetric breathing at about 3.75 breaths per minute.
  • Deep Steady Breathing — The 8-8 rhythm carried by rhythmic beats — breathing you can feel.