Breathe XR

How to Use

Select the application: Use gaze-based control to select the Breathe XR app.
Customize your experience: Use gaze-based control to select an immersive environment, session duration, and breathing rhythm. When you’re ready to begin, select Start.
Follow the visual guide: Follow the visual and audio cues, matching your breathing to the guided rhythm.
Access session controls: Aim the gaze-circle at the hamburger menu (☰) in the upper left corner to expand it. From here, you can see time elapsed, toggle the visual guide on/off, pause your session, or exit to the app lobby.
Exit the application: When you’re ready to leave, aim the gaze-circle at the Quit button in the upper-left corner of the app lobby and hold for 2 seconds. This will return you to the Mynd Home screen.

This app uses gaze-based control – No Hand Controllers needed
To select a menu item, move your head to aim the gaze-circle at it and hold for 2 seconds

Choose from one of four classic inhale-hold-exhale-hold breathing rhythms.

4-7-8 (Inhale 4s – Hold 7s – Exhale 8s): Use for anxiety, pain modulation, and sleep preparation
4-4-4-4 (Box Breathing): Use for focus, stress reduction, and return-to-work programs
3-1-6 (Inhale 3s – Hold 1s – Exhale 6s): Use for panic reduction, grounding during anxiety spikes, and speech therapy
Deep Inhalation with Breath Hold (DIBH): Use for thoracic surgery recovery, stroke rehab, radiation treatment, and voice therapy

Use only while seated in a stable chair. Do not stand, walk, or move around while wearing the headset.
Use in a clear space to avoid hitting nearby objects.
Use in a quiet, comfortable environment
Start with 5-minute sessions
Use during stressful moments
Sit comfortably with good posture