Guides to Breathing, Sound, and Sleep
Short, honest guides to the breathing patterns and sounds inside Orin. Each one explains how to do it, what the research actually shows, and when it helps.
Which breath should you use?
| You want to... | Try | Orin intention |
|---|---|---|
| Calm down and feel grounded | Coherent breathing, 5.5 in and 5.5 out | Calm and Ground |
| Let go of stress fast | 4-7-8 breathing | Release Stress |
| Stay sharp under pressure | Box breathing, 4-4-4-4 | Sharpen Focus |
| Rest deeply | Long exhale, 4-2-8-2 | Deep Rest |
| Fall asleep | Long exhale, 4 in and 8 out | Drift |
All guides
- Guide4-7-8 Breathing, Step by StepIn 4, hold 7, out 8. The count, how many rounds, and the mistakes that make it feel hard.
- GuideBox Breathing: Four Even SidesIn 4, hold 4, out 4, hold 4. Why four even sides keep you steady under pressure.
- GuideCoherent Breathing: Slow, Even, and About 5.5 a MinuteAbout 5.5 slow breaths a minute, and what that does to heart rate variability.
- GuideBreathing Exercises for SleepThree patterns that work in bed, and which one to try first.
- GuideBinaural Beats for SleepHow binaural beats work, which frequencies people use, and what the research shows.
- OrinDrift: Sleep Sounds That Know When to StopOrin's sleep mode: a long exhale and a soundscape that fades out when you're asleep.
- OrinA Meditation App You Pay For OnceHow Orin Lifetime works, and when a one-time price beats a subscription.
Practice with Orin
Every pattern in these guides is built into Orin, with a breathing orb, real binaural sound, and bowls that ring on the breath. The first session is free.
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