AVRHutResonantBreatheBar Free
Transform your heart rate variability with guided breathing exercises right from your macOS menu bar. Simple, scientific, and always accessible.
- Menu Bar Convenience: Non-intrusive breathing guidance that lives in your menu bar, ready whenever you need a moment of calm or focus.
- Science-Backed Patterns: Pre-configured resonant breathing patterns optimized for HRV improvement, plus popular techniques like 4-7-8 and Box Breathing.
- Visual & Text Modes: Choose between an animated circle or clear text indicators to guide your breathing rhythm.
- 100% Private: No data collection, no accounts, no internet connection required. Your wellness, your privacy.
- Native Performance: Built with Swift for smooth animations and minimal resource usage on your Mac.
Join thousands of users optimizing their HRV through resonant breathing - the proven method to enhance focus, reduce stress, and improve overall wellness.
Requirements: macOS 13.0 or later
Why Resonant Breathing?
Breathing Patterns for Every Need
Choose from scientifically-proven patterns or create your own custom rhythm:
Resonant Breathing
Perfect for beginners. 4 or 5 seconds inhale, 4 or 5 seconds exhale. Start here to build your practice.
4-7-8 Technique
Dr. Andrew Weil's calming pattern. Inhale 4, hold 7, exhale 8. Perfect for stress relief.
Box Breathing
Navy SEAL technique. 4-4-4-4 pattern for intense focus and emotional regulation.
Custom Patterns
Create your perfect rhythm. Adjust inhale, hold, and exhale durations to match your needs.
Built for Mac Users Who Value Privacy
Every feature designed with your wellness and privacy in mind:
Instant Access
Single click to start breathing. No apps to switch to, no windows to manage. Just breathe.
Zero Data Collection
No analytics, no telemetry, no account required. Your breathing practice stays private.
Native Performance
Built with Swift and SwiftUI for buttery-smooth animations and minimal battery impact.
Adaptive Display
Circle or text mode, customizable colors, and opacity settings to match your preferences.
Optional Sounds
Gentle audio cues for phase transitions, or practice in complete silence.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Quick access to start, stop, and settings without reaching for your mouse.
Free, Forever
ResonantBreatheBar is completely free. No premium tiers, no locked features, no subscriptions.
Start Your HRV Journey Today
Join thousands optimizing their heart rate variability with just 5-10 minutes of daily practice.
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