Alve - Guided Breathing Exercises & Pranayama
Morning Energy & Awakening
Ignite your nervous system. Fire element practices to start your day with focus and vitality.
Kapalabhati (Skull-Shining Breath) Keyboard shortcut: Press Shift plus 13 to quick-launch this technique
"An invigorating traditional pranayama technique to clear the mind and boost energy."
Conscious Connected Breathing Keyboard shortcut: Press Shift plus 14 to quick-launch this technique
"A continuous cycle of breathing with no pauses, used for deep emotional release."
Cyclic Hyperventilation Keyboard shortcut: Press Shift plus 15 to quick-launch this technique
"A powerful technique for boosting immunity, energy, and stress resilience."
Mid-Day Focus & Balance
Find clarity and coherence. Air element practices to center yourself amidst the noise.
Triangle Breathing Technique Keyboard shortcut: Press Shift plus 1 to quick-launch this technique
"A simple and effective technique to help you get started on your path toward better breathing."
Coherent Breathing with the 3-6-5 Technique Keyboard shortcut: Press Shift plus 3 to quick-launch this technique
"This is a great everyday technique that helps to balance your inhale and exhale, which comes with a handful of benefits ranging from improved heart health, increased focus and brain function, and overall peace of mind."
Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Pacing) Keyboard shortcut: Press Shift plus 6 to quick-launch this technique
"Balance your mind and soothe your nervous system by alternating breathing between nostrils."
Light Airflow Breathing Keyboard shortcut: Press Shift plus 8 to quick-launch this technique
"Increase CO2 tolerance to enhance tissue oxygenation."
Sama Vritti 5-5-5-5 (Equal Diamond Flow) Keyboard shortcut: Press Shift plus 9 to quick-launch this technique
"Develop deep meditative composure and nervous system balance through equal phase pacing."
5.5-5.5 Resonance Keyboard shortcut: Press Shift plus 12 to quick-launch this technique
"The scientifically proven optimal breathing rate for heart rate variability (HRV)."
Evening Calm & Down-Regulation
Release the day's tension. Water element practices to fluidly down-regulate and de-stress.
Box Breathing Technique Keyboard shortcut: Press Shift plus 2 to quick-launch this technique
"This is a great technique to start with, especially when you have a box like this to use as a guide."
The Physiological Sigh Keyboard shortcut: Press Shift plus 5 to quick-launch this technique
"Rapidly interrupt anxiety and reset your autonomic nervous system with two inhales and a sigh."
4-0-6-0 Extended Exhale Keyboard shortcut: Press Shift plus 7 to quick-launch this technique
"A gentle, hold-free breathing cycle ideal for nervous system cooling and anxiety relief."
Beginner Box Breathing Keyboard shortcut: Press Shift plus 10 to quick-launch this technique
"A foundational 4-count box technique, perfect for those new to breathwork or those prone to air hunger."
7-11 Breathing Technique Keyboard shortcut: Press Shift plus 11 to quick-launch this technique
"A powerful technique for acute anxiety and panic attacks."
Deep Rest & Sleep
Prepare for profound rest. Earth element practices to ground your body for sleep.
Pump the Brakes with the Relaxing Technique (4-7-8) Keyboard shortcut: Press Shift plus 4 to quick-launch this technique
"This technique will help you switch your parasympathetic nervous system on, which takes your body out of fight-or-flight mode and activates the rest-digest-relax mode."