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When you feel tension rise, trace the square with your finger or thumb as you guide your breathing:
Inhale for 4 counts → Hold for 4 counts → Exhale for 4 counts → Hold for 4 counts.
Repeat the rhythm of the square — one inhale, hold, or exhale per side — until you feel your body soften and your thoughts settle.This gentle pattern helps restore balance to your breath and signals your body that it’s safe to relax.
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Reconnects you to your body through mindful touch
Calms your nervous system through guided breathwork
Offers a discreet way to reset anytime, anywhere
Acts as a beautiful visual and tactile reminder to pause
(In just a few breaths, your mind clears, your body eases, and your day slows down — without ever needing to step away.)
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When stress hits, your body shifts into “fight or flight” — your heart races, your breath shortens, and your mind speeds up.
Box Breathing, also known as sama vritti pranayama, comes from the ancient yogic practice of pranayama — the art of focusing the breath to regulate energy and calm the mind. It’s been used for centuries to restore harmony between body and spirit, and today it’s trusted by mindfulness teachers, therapists, and even the U.S. Navy SEALs for its ability to restore focus under pressure.
This pattern of slow, equal breathing helps activate your parasympathetic nervous system — the part of your body responsible for rest, digestion, and recovery. By shifting out of the stress-driven “fight or flight” state, your body begins to release tension, lower cortisol, and restore balance to your heart rate and blood pressure.
By balancing the length of your inhale, hold, and exhale, it gently lowers heart rate, stabilizes oxygen and CO₂ levels, and promotes clarity and calm. The act of counting also gives your mind something soft to rest on — a quiet mantra that anchors you in the present moment.
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Material: Porcelain
Sizes: Small Tile, Large Tile, or Keychain
Includes: Guided breathing instruction card + dust bag (for tiles)
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