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1 Minute Of Box Breathing With Drums

by Kara Sherman

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Type
guided
Activity
Meditation
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Everyone
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Take 1 minute for guided box breathing to the beat of a drum. Breathe in through your nose for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, breathe out through your nose for 4 seconds, and hold for 4 seconds. This breathing technique is also called square breathing. It is a well-known technique that is used by Navy SEALS, police officers, athletes, and medical professionals. It is suitable for everyone. Practice box breathing to help reduce stress, calm your mind and body, increase focus and reset your day.

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Transcript

One minute of box breathing.

Breathe in through your nose for four seconds,

Hold for four seconds,

Breathe out through your nose for four seconds,

And hold for four seconds.

And in.

Hold.

Out.

Hold.

In.

Hold.

Out.

Hold.

In.

Hold.

Out.

Out.

Hold.

In.

Hold.

Out.

Hold.

Hold.

Thank you.

Meet your Teacher

Kara ShermanColumbus, OH, USA

4.7 (256)

Recent Reviews

Lauri

October 1, 2025

Fantastic! Great for a quick recentering and helps me get back my focus. Thank you!

Monica

June 28, 2024

This is so simple but so good! I love doing this and the other breathing with drums you have!

jesse

June 24, 2023

I'm a humble Christian actor singer with courage and purpose to help others amen

Z

May 29, 2023

So very awesome to do box breathing without having to count. The drum is amazing. Thank you!

Dianne

April 2, 2023

Would love a longer version of this. The drums are helpful for counting the inhales, exhales and holds 😊🙏💕

Jenny

June 19, 2022

Love that this is short but could you do one for maybe three minutes? Everyone. Note the instructions end at 1:06. The box bresthing starts then. Love the drums!

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