Breathers: Breathing & Health 2.1.0

APPRECIATED FUNCTIONALITY AND ACCESSIBILITY

This application offers straightforward yet effective techniques in breathing and meditation aimed at addressing various health and wellness concerns. These include management of hypertension, stress reduction, alleviation of anxiety, enhancement of sleep onset and quality, as well as training in meditation practices. Additionally, users can work towards restoring physiological balance, increasing calmness, and improving cognitive functions such as concentration and creativity. The platform also emphasizes boosting energy levels, promoting overall health, increasing Heart Rate Variability (HRV), enhancing athletic performance, facilitating relaxation, supporting weight management efforts, and practicing Wim Hof-style breathing techniques.

OFFLINE COMPATIBILITY AND FOCUS:

All content and sessions are designed for offline use. Users can enable airplane mode during sessions to minimize disturbances and maximize focus on their practice.

PROGRESS MONITORING SYSTEM:

The application allows users to track their daily engagement by recording minutes spent within each session and maintaining streaks of consecutive days to encourage consistency.

INTEGRATION WITH HEALTH DATA:

Seamless connection to Apple Health is available, enabling users to log mindful minutes achieved through the sessions.

CULMINATING DAILY ROUTINES:

Users are supported in establishing daily habits through timely reminders sent throughout the day.

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES:

The Learning Center provides access to uncomplicated yet impactful breathing techniques. Selected free courses include:

• Belly Breathing (also known as Diaphragmatic Breathing)
• Heart Breathing (referred to as Coherent, Resonant, or Heart-Focused Breathing)
• Breath Moving

These methods are simple to learn and have demonstrated efficacy in reducing symptoms associated with hypertension and anxiety.

ADAPTIVE SESSION DESIGN (« SMART SESSIONS »):

The app features personalized “Smart Sessions” that are designed for regular repetition without loss of engagement. Unlike other applications that offer extensive libraries of varied sessions, this approach emphasizes consistency through repeating similar sessions. The audio content is dynamically generated during each session—introducing natural variations in language and tone—simulating an in-person class environment. This design aims to facilitate habit formation by minimizing decision fatigue and reducing the risk of ineffective new session selection.

PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS AND TERMS:

The « Breathers » premium subscription is available annually at £11.99, providing unlimited access to all premium sessions during the subscription period. Payments are processed via the user’s iTunes account upon confirmation. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before renewal date. Users can manage their subscriptions and disable auto-renewal in account settings. Any unused free trial period will be forfeited upon subscription initiation.

LEGAL INFORMATION:

End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Terms & Conditions: https://breathers.app/terms-and-conditions

Privacy Policy: https://breathers.app/privacy-policy