January 18, 2026
A 7-Day Breathwork Routine for Anxiety Relief
Use short Nivra breathwork sessions to reduce anxiety in under 10 minutes with a simple 7-day progression.
By Nivra Wellness Team
Breathwork is one of the highest intent wellness topics in search. People usually look for quick routines that can be done in minutes, and this is exactly what a consistent method can provide.
Day 1 to 2: Stabilize your pattern
- Sit upright and place one hand on the chest and one on the abdomen.
- Inhale for 4, hold for 4, exhale for 6.
- Repeat for 5 minutes.
Day 3 to 4: Extend the exhale
A longer exhale helps the nervous system signal safety:
- Inhale for 4, hold for 4, exhale for 8.
- Add a soft gaze or closed eyes.
- Keep breath pace steady and controlled.
Day 5 to 7: Add mindful pause
- Keep your timer at 10 minutes.
- Track how tight your shoulders feel before and after.
- Add one minute of silence at the end.
Why this is useful for app discovery and SEO
For people searching “breathing exercise for anxiety” or “anxiety meditation app”, clear day-by-day guidance plus progress cues creates trust. In-app guidance from Nivra makes this framework easy to use at work, at home, and while traveling.
Suggested next step
Pair your breathwork routine with a nightly 15-minute Nivra wind-down session. This gives your body both immediate regulation and longer recovery.