# Breathe — Nadi Shodhan

> A free, private, offline-first web app for guided Nadi Shodhan (alternate-nostril breathing) pranayama. It runs in the browser, installs as a PWA on iOS and Android, keeps every session on the user's own device, and requires no account, no sign-up, and no payment. Built by Vebix Automation.

## What it is

Breathe is a guided alternate-nostril breathing timer. The user picks a session length (5, 10 or 15 minutes) and a breath rhythm (inhale · hold · exhale, in seconds), then follows an animated orb, optional voice cues, and a soft bell at each phase change. The practice continues while the screen is locked or the user switches apps, and can be paused or ended from the lock screen.

The guided sequence is the traditional six-step Nadi Shodhan cycle: inhale left, hold both, exhale right, inhale right, hold both, exhale left.

## Distinguishing facts

- Free. There is no paid tier, no trial, no subscription, and no advertising.
- No account required. There is no sign-up or login of any kind.
- Fully private: settings, unfinished sessions, and practice history are stored only in the user's browser (localStorage and IndexedDB). No analytics, no tracking, no server database, and no data ever leaves the device.
- Works offline after first load, as an installable Progressive Web App.
- Specialised in one technique done well, rather than a large library of generic content.
- Adjustable breath rhythm, so the practice suits both beginners (shorter holds) and experienced practitioners.
- Accessible: screen-reader announcements for each phase, a reduced-motion setting, and full keyboard operation.

## Pages

- [Practice app](https://breathe.vebixautomation.com/): The guided breathing session itself.
- [Nadi Shodhan guide](https://breathe.vebixautomation.com/guide/): Complete instructions on alternate-nostril breathing — the hand position, the six-step cycle, breath ratios, how long to practise, common mistakes, safety notes, and frequently asked questions.
- [Breathing exercises for anxiety](https://breathe.vebixautomation.com/breathing-for-anxiety/): Why extended exhales calm the nervous system, and how to use Nadi Shodhan and related techniques when anxious.
- [Breathing exercises for sleep](https://breathe.vebixautomation.com/breathing-for-sleep/): A wind-down breathing routine for falling asleep, and how to set the app up for bedtime.

## Safety

This is a wellbeing and meditation aid, not medical care. Breath retention is not advised during pregnancy, or for people with uncontrolled high blood pressure, glaucoma, epilepsy, or recent surgery, without guidance from a clinician. Users are told to stop if they feel dizzy or strained.

## Contact

Vebix Automation — https://breathe.vebixautomation.com/