1 Minute Breathing Timer

A few minutes of paced breathing is enough to lower a racing heart rate before a meeting, a lift or a difficult phone call.

How to use this timer

Set your posture first, press Start, then follow a steady inhale-hold-exhale pattern until the alarm sounds.

A 1-minute breathing timer for slow, box, or diaphragmatic breathing. Start it, settle into a rhythm, and let the alarm mark the end of the practice.

More timers like this one are listed on the workout timers page.

Frequently asked questions

How long is a 1-minute breathing timer?

It counts down exactly 60 seconds (1 minute) and then plays an alarm that loops until you dismiss it.

Is 1 minute long enough for breathing?

A few minutes of paced breathing is enough to lower a racing heart rate before a meeting, a lift or a difficult phone call.

Can I run it back to back?

Yes. Restart with one click, or use the routine builder to chain several breathing blocks with breaks between them.