# A small dot. A comfortable breath. Try a free visual breathing dot you can start, pause and reset. Follow only a comfortable pace; no breath holds, scores, account or download required. Canonical: https://stressrelief.omnivatis.com/play/breathing-dot Language: en Updated: 2026-10-26 ## The short answer Start the cue to see an example with four seconds of expansion and four seconds of contraction, without holds. The labels also work with reduced motion. Pause, reset or stop if the pace does not suit you; a fixed rhythm is optional. Start a gentle visual cue if you want something to follow. Breathe in as the dot grows and out as it shrinks only if that feels comfortable. You can pause or use your own pace. ## Play in your browser Open [the interactive Breathing Dot demo](https://stressrelief.omnivatis.com/play/breathing-dot#play). It requires JavaScript. This text document contains the instructions, not the interactive controls. ## A visual format, not a required pace This demo presents a rhythm on screen. It is not a breathing assessment, a challenge or a test of how deep you can breathe. Do not force depth or timing. If the example feels too slow or too fast, pause it and breathe normally. ## Comfort before the animation Sit or stand comfortably and leave room to breathe easily. Stop and return to normal breathing if you feel uncomfortable or light-headed. General NHS guidance describes gentle, unforced breathing and a practice of at least five minutes; using this short visual cue is not the same full exercise or an NHS endorsement. ## Keep control of the session The cue starts only when you choose Start breathing cue. Pause holds the animation; Resume continues it, and Reset returns to the beginning. Switching away from the browser tab pauses the cue. With reduced motion enabled on your device, the dot stays still and the text continues to show the phase. The iPhone app has Focus Dots and Breath Bloom alongside its game library and Instant Resets. This browser cue is a separate, simplified example. It does not diagnose or treat a health condition. ## Try the visual cue 1. Get comfortable: Choose a comfortable position and let your breath move without forcing it. 2. Start if you want a cue: Choose Start breathing cue. Follow the expansion and contraction only if the example suits your breathing. 3. Pause or finish: Pause, reset or finish whenever you want. If uncomfortable, stop and breathe normally. ## Frequently asked questions ### Does the dot use breath holds? No. This example alternates expansion and contraction without hold phases. You can ignore the timing and breathe at your own pace. ### Can I use it with reduced motion? Yes. The dot remains still when your device prefers reduced motion, while the text shows the current cue. ### Will it cure anxiety or breathing symptoms? No. This is an optional everyday visual activity, not a treatment or a substitute for professional care. ## Choose your kind of pause on iPhone. Explore guided breathing and 19 calming activities in Stress Relief. Seven activities are free, with optional Premium. ## Sources and product references - [About Stress Relief: Relaxing Games](https://stressrelief.omnivatis.com/about): Product facts from Omnivatis, the app maker. The browser demos are simplified web examples of these interactions. - [NHS: breathing exercises for stress](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/guides-tools-and-activities/breathing-exercises-for-stress/): Guidance on comfortable, unforced breathing; the NHS exercise recommends at least five minutes. This browser cue is a separate example. ## Related guides and pages - [Stress Relief Games Online: Free, No-Download Demos](https://stressrelief.omnivatis.com/stress-relief-games-online.md): Play free bubble popping, water ripples and a visual breathing cue in your browser. No ads, signup or download. Try a small break on phone or desktop. - [Breathing Exercise App — Follow a Slow Dot With Your Breath](https://stressrelief.omnivatis.com/breathing-exercise-app.md): A breathing exercise app you can actually keep up with: follow a slow dot, paired with a calming game, in 1–5 minute sessions. No ads, works offline, free to start. - [Gentle Breathing Without Counting: Choose a Cue](https://stressrelief.omnivatis.com/guides/gentle-breathing-without-counting.md): Prefer a breathing cue without numbers? Compare a visual dot, a finger movement and no cue at all, with comfort checks and links to NHS guidance. - [A One-Minute Breathing Exercise You Can Actually Keep Up With](https://stressrelief.omnivatis.com/guides/one-minute-breathing-exercise.md): A short breathing cue: find a comfortable position, follow a gentle rhythm and stop if uncomfortable. With or without an app; includes NHS guidance. ## Download - [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/stress-relief-relaxing-games/id6799785680) Stress Relief is a wellness app. It does not diagnose or treat any condition and is not a substitute for professional care.