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

  1. Inhale 4
  2. Hold 4
  3. Exhale 4
  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

  • CDC: Stress and coping

    https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/stress-coping/index.html

Written by:NeuroBreath Editorial Team·Editorial team
Reviewed by:Evidence Review Desk·Evidence reviewer
Editorial roles: Author drafts content · Reviewer checks clarity and safety language · Evidence reviewer checks source quality · Accessibility reviewer checks readability. Meet the editorial team.

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.

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