Printables / Box breathing practice card
Box breathing practice card
A quick prompt card for box breathing steps.
IndividualsPrompt card1 minute
Who this is for
Individuals looking for practical, educational support.
StressAnxietyemotional regulationfocus
How to use
- Keep nearby for quick use.
- Practice for 60–90 seconds at a time.
Box breathing steps
- Inhale 4
- Hold 4
- Exhale 4
- Hold 4
When to use it
- Before a meeting
- After a busy classroom transition
- Between focus blocks
Related resources
Trust & evidence
Educational resource — not medical advice.
Citations
Sources are copy‑only for transparency — external links are not clickable.
World Health Organization: Mental health and wellbeing
https://www.who.int/teams/mental-health-and-substance-use
UNICEF: Supporting mental health and wellbeing
https://www.unicef.org/mental-health
NHS: Breathing exercises for stress
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/guides-tools-and-activities/breathing-exercises-for-stress/
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Last reviewed
16 Jan 2026
Next review due
15 Jul 2026
Updated
16 Jan 2026
Evidence & sources
4 sources · tiers A, B
Update history
- 16 Jan 2026contentInitial printable published and reviewed.
Educational information only — not medical advice. Read the disclaimer.