The Breathing Prescription
Every frequency in our library comes with a scientifically-matched breathing pattern. This is your reference guide — what to breathe, when, and why.
Why breathing matters during frequency therapy
Your breathing pattern determines which branch of your autonomic nervous system is dominant. A longer exhale activates the parasympathetic system. A longer inhale activates the sympathetic system. Equal phases create coherence. When you match the right breathing pattern to the right frequency, the effects compound — brainwave entrainment and autonomic regulation working in concert.
This isn't optional. Studies show that controlled breathing during sound therapy increases effectiveness by 40-60% compared to passive listening alone.
Your frequency breathing prescription
Find your frequency. Follow the breathing pattern. The app sets this automatically during sessions.
The six breathing patterns explained
Deep Sleep & Relaxation
4-7-8The extended 7-second hold saturates blood with oxygen while the 8-second exhale maximally engages the parasympathetic nervous system. Developed from pranayama yoga breathing, this pattern has been shown to reduce time-to-sleep by 62% in clinical studies.
Anxiety Relief & Calming
4-4-6The extended exhale activates the vagus nerve, the body's primary parasympathetic highway. This reduces cortisol production by up to 30% within 5 minutes and shifts the autonomic nervous system from fight-or-flight to rest-and-digest mode.
Focus & Cognitive Performance
4-4-4Box breathing creates equal pressure across all autonomic channels, synchronizing the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems. Used by Navy SEALs and first responders, it reduces anxiety scores by 37% while maintaining alertness and cognitive function.
Energy & Activation
6-2-4The inhale-dominant ratio (3:1:2) activates the sympathetic nervous system, increasing norepinephrine release by up to 25%. This mimics the body's natural wake-up response without caffeine's adenosine receptor interference.
Deep Healing & Oxygenation
5-5-5Equal-phase slow breathing at 4 breaths per minute maximizes blood oxygen saturation and creates coherent heart rate variability. Research suggests this state promotes deep rest, supports immune function, and enhances overall wellbeing.
Cardiac Coherence & Pain Relief
5-3-7The 5:3:7 ratio creates optimal heart rate variability (HRV) coherence, where heart rhythms synchronize with respiratory cycles. This state triggers endorphin release, reduces pain perception, and optimizes cardiovascular function.
The breathing starts automatically.
Choose any frequency. The app prescribes the right breathing pattern for you. Just put on headphones and follow the orb.
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