Tummo Breath: Guided Breathing

Tummo Breath is your guided breathwork timer for Tummo breathing – one of the most powerful breathing techniques in the world. Deep rhythmic breathing, a relaxed breath hold and a short recovery breath leave you calmer, clearer and more energized in about 10 minutes. No experience needed.

Just press START, close your eyes and follow the voice, the sounds and the breathing animation.

HOW A SESSION WORKS

Phase 1 – Deep Breathing
Take 30 deep, powerful breaths. Breathe in fully, then simply let go. The animation and breathing sounds set the rhythm for you.

Phase 2 – Breath Hold
After the last exhale, hold your breath and relax completely. The timer tracks your breath retention – tap whenever you need to breathe again.

Phase 3 – Re-Energize
Take one full breath in and hold it for about 15 seconds. Then the next round begins. With every round you sink deeper into a calm, focused state.

WHY PEOPLE PRACTICE TUMMO BREATHING

People all over the world use this breathing exercise to:
• Relieve stress and calm a busy, anxious mind
• Start the day with natural energy
• Sharpen focus and mental clarity
• Wind down in the evening and sleep better
• Train breath hold time and CO₂ tolerance
• Build a simple daily breathing and meditation habit

Controlled deep breathing followed by breath retention shifts the balance of oxygen and CO₂ in your blood and activates your nervous system. Many people feel tingling, warmth and a natural "high", followed by deep relaxation. The technique is the subject of ongoing scientific research.

FEATURES

• Guided breathing exercises with voice guidance at every phase change
• Smooth breathing animation – watch it or just listen with your eyes closed
• Singing bowls, gongs, drums and ambient sounds
• Breath hold timer with target time and personal best
• Statistics: longest breath hold, total sessions and a progress chart of your retention times
• Dark and light mode
• Built-in step-by-step guide to the technique
• Available in English and German

PRO FEATURES

• Up to 10 rounds per session or unlimited mode
• Breathing speed: slow, medium or fast
• Set your own breaths per round, breath hold and recovery times
• Custom mode: configure every round individually, e.g. a longer breath hold in each round
• Endless mode: control every phase change yourself with a tap
• Manual or automatic pause between rounds
• Extra color themes: Lilac, Mint and Rose

FAIR AND SIMPLE

• Free: complete guided sessions with up to 3 rounds – enough for a daily practice
• Pro is a one-time purchase. No subscription.
• No ads. No account. No sign-up.
• Only fully anonymous usage statistics – no personal data

FOR BEGINNERS AND EXPERIENCED BREATHERS

New to breathwork or Tummo? The in-app guide explains every phase, and the classic setup of 3 rounds with 30 breaths is the perfect way to start. Already into pranayama, breath retention or dry apnea training? Fine-tune every detail and watch your breath hold times grow.

SAFETY FIRST

This breathing technique can cause dizziness and, in rare cases, brief loss of consciousness. Always practice sitting or lying down in a safe place. NEVER practice in or near water, while driving or while operating machinery. If you are pregnant or have a heart condition, high blood pressure, epilepsy or another serious medical condition, talk to your doctor first. This app is not a medical device and does not replace medical advice.

Take a deep breath. Press START. Feel the difference after your very first Tummo Breath session.

Recent changes:
Minor fixes