This is Triangle Breathing
A breathing pattern made up of three phases, typically inhale, hold, and exhale.
What is Triangle Breathing?
Ever feel the need to pause when your mind is racing or your body feels tense and overloaded?
Triangle Breathing is a structured breathing pattern built around three equal phases: inhale, hold, and exhale.The technique follows a balanced rhythm that mirrors the shape of a triangle, creating a clear and easy-to-follow breathing structure.
Triangle Breathing is commonly practiced in disciplines such as yoga and mindfulness, offering a simple way to engage with breathing through rhythm, timing, and repetition.
How does triangle breathing work?
With Triangle Breathing, you breathe in a pattern of three parts:
• Inhale for 4 seconds
• Hold for 4 seconds
• Exhale for 4 seconds
Just like the sides of a triangle, these three phases are in balance. Repeat the rhythm several times and notice how your breathing gradually becomes calmer.
Benefits of triangle breathing
• Encourages a balanced and steady breathing rhythm
• Can be practiced during moments of mental or sensory overload
• Brings attention to consistent pacing and breath awareness
• Offers a gentle way to reconnect with the breath
When to use it?
• During a break at work or school to pause and reset
• When you notice tension or restlessness
• As part of an evening wind-down routine
• Alongside yoga, meditation, or other breathing practices