Xhalr
One expanding circle to breathe along with, adjustable to box breathing or 4-7-8, and nothing else on the page.
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How to get the most from it
Xhalr sits in Focus & Breathing under Unwind, filed as a minute.
- Give it one round. There is nothing to finish and nothing lost by leaving.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something calming.
About this category: Breathing guides, pomodoro timers and deliberately slow interventions. Small, unglamorous and startlingly effective on a bad afternoon.
Good for
- A one-round break between tasks
- Winding down when your head is busy
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Xhalr: quick answers
Is Xhalr free?
Yes. Xhalr is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Xhalr?
No. You can use Xhalr without signing up for anything.
Does Xhalr work on a phone?
Yes. Xhalr works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Xhalr safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Xhalr take?
We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.
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