BreathBox — Box Breathing & Desk Calm Reminder

Box breathing, 4-7-8 and coherent breathwork in your side panel. Lo-fi themes, gentle desk reminders, 0 ads & 100% offline.

BreathBox is a calm, distraction-free breathwork companion right in your Chrome Side Panel. Designed for desk workers, developers, and students to reset their nervous system, reduce screen fatigue, and regain focus in just 2 minutes. No annoying subscriptions. No ads. No account required. Just open your side panel, breathe, and return to work centered. 🌬️ 3 SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN PROTOCOLS: • Box Breathing (4-4-4-4): The classic Navy SEALs technique for acute stress relief, anxiety reduction, and peak mental clarity before meetings or deep work sessions. • 4-7-8 Sleep & Deep Relaxation: Dr. Andrew Weil's renowned method featuring an extended 8-second exhale that activates the parasympathetic nervous system and slows a racing pulse. • Coherent Breathing (5-5): Resonant frequency breathing at 6 breaths per minute to balance Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and create cardiovascular rhythm. ⚡ DESIGNED FOR YOUR WORKFLOW: • Chrome Side Panel Integration: BreathBox stays alongside your active tabs without covering your work, closing unexpectedly, or getting lost in background windows. • Atmospheric Themes & Audio (New in 1.3): Cozy Lo-fi evening scene with rain outside the window, Nordic Minimal style, vinyl warmth, and harmonic 528 Hz chime guidance. • Gentle Periodic Desk Reminders: Set unobtrusive notifications to remind you to take a 120-second breathing pause every 60, 90, or 120 minutes. • 100% Private & Fully Offline: BreathBox runs entirely on your local machine. It does not collect personal data, track your browsing history, or make external network calls. • Lightweight & Fast: Instant startup with zero bloat and minimal memory footprint. HOW TO USE: 1. Click the BreathBox icon in your Chrome toolbar to open the Side Panel. 2. Select your breathing technique and duration (2, 5, or 10 minutes). 3. Follow the smooth animated breathing orb and gentle audio cues. 4. Set desk reminders in settings if you want periodic prompts throughout the workday.