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Box Breathing
A controlled breathing pattern where you inhale, hold, exhale, and hold again for equal counts, typically done for short sessions of about 5 to 20 minutes. A common beginner approach is to start with 5 to 10 minutes for a few days and stop if it does not feel helpful. It is used to calm the nervous system, improve focus, and reduce stress or arousal.
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“I find I get tremendous benefit by relatively short periods between five and maybe 20 minutes of doing box breathing. It's very simple to do.”
huberman · Essentials: Breathing for Mental & Physical Health & Performance | Dr. Jack Feldman · Nov 13, 2025 · 32:46 · open ↗
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