Breath Counting
Follow the rhythm of your inhales and exhales, and tap the circle at every Nth breath to check that your attention hasn't wandered.
By focusing on your breath, you calm your mind and train the ability to notice when thoughts arise and return to the present moment.
StartSkills Trained by this Meditation
Sustained Attention
The ability to maintain focus aligned with a consistent breathing cycle.
Noticing
The ability to notice the moment you lose focus.
Focus Recovery
The ability to gently return to the breath after noticing a distraction, without self-judgment.
FAQ
How does this practice work?
Press Inhale and Exhale buttons matching your breathing. When you reach the target count, tap the central circle.
What ability does this training build?
It trains sustained attention by following your breath consistently, and strengthens the ability to notice when thoughts arise and return to the present moment.
Why does noticing wandering thoughts matter?
You can't return to focus if you don't know you've lost it. The moment you catch yourself mid-breath — 'oh, I was thinking about something else' — that noticing is the practice itself. The more it repeats, the faster you can reclaim focus in everyday life.
How can I get the most out of this practice?
Thoughts arising is not failure — the moment you notice is the practice itself. Rather than straining to count perfectly, focus on staying gently present with each breath.