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One breath isn't enough.
We give you eighteen.

Every classical pranayama technique, fully taught. Shaped to where you are.

Classical pranayama, fully taught.

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Pranayama is the ancient Indian practice of breath control — studied for millennia, validated by modern research. Breath Lab covers eighteen traditional pranayama techniques, each with step-by-step guidance, historical context, and safety notes.

The complete breathwork toolkit.

Each technique is linked to peer-reviewed research, directly in the app.

Breathwork Library

Step-by-step teaching guides, historical context, safety cautions, and links to peer-reviewed research — for every pranayama technique in the library.

Kapalabhati, Nadi Shodhana, Bhramari — and fifteen more.

  • Guided Sessions

    Real-time visual cues and audio guidance, designed around the specific rhythm and structure of each technique.

  • Mood Tracking

    Log how you feel before and after every session. Over time, discover which techniques actually work for you.

  • Achievements

    Track your personal bests and practice consistency over time. Your progress, at your own pace.

Configurable by design

Your technique, your pace.

Adjust breath counts, ratios, and duration for every technique. Whether you're on day one or year five, each practice meets you where you are.

Every session tells you something about yourself.

Track how you feel before and after each practice. Over time, Breath Lab learns what works for you.

Your Feelings Journal
Nadi Shodhana · Alternate Nostril BreathingToday
stressed→calmfocused
Bhramari · Humming Bee BreathYesterday
anxious→peacefulrelaxed
Kapalabhati · Skull Shining BreathApr 22
tired→energizedclarity
Your Practice Pattern

Patterns like this surface over time: Bhramari before bed quiets stress more than morning sessions. Your journal will reveal yours.

Some things take more than one breath.

Nine journeys. Sleep, stress, focus, energy, and more.

Explore all journeys →

Common questions.

  • Pranayama is the ancient Indian practice of breath control — one of the eight limbs of yoga as described by Patanjali. It encompasses dozens of distinct techniques, each with specific physiological and psychological effects. Breath Lab brings the full breadth of that tradition to a single app.

  • 4-7-8 Breathing, Bhramari, Chandra Bhedana, and Vishama Vritti are among the most effective for sleep onset and deep rest. The Night Tide journey is specifically designed around sleep.

  • Nadi Shodhana, Sama Vritti (Box Breathing), Bhramari, and Sitali are among the most effective for anxiety and stress. The Still Waters journey is built around emotional regulation.

  • Kapalabhati, Bhastrika, and Surya Bhedana are the most activating and energising. The Morning Fire journey is designed to start the day with clarity and vitality.

  • A core set of breathwork techniques and one full journey are free. The rest of the 18-technique library, the full set of journeys, and Premium features inside them require Breath Lab Premium.

  • Yes. When you subscribe to Premium, you get a 7-day free trial first — no card required up front. Signing up doesn't subscribe you automatically; new accounts stay on the free tier until you choose to subscribe.

  • Yes. Cancel from your account settings on web, the App Store on iOS, or Google Play on Android. You keep access until the end of your billing period.

  • Yes. Breath Lab is available as native apps on iOS and Android, and also runs in any browser at breathlab.studio. The mobile apps don't include journeys yet and aren't fully aligned with the latest web version — that's coming soon.

Classical techniques. Each one adjustable. One practice, built around you.

Start with a single session. Come back when you're ready.