Quick Relief
3 minAnxious right now.
Five short techniques to land you back in your body — each matched to a specific moment.
- Panic attack
- General anxiety
- Overwhelm
- Work stress
- Social anxiety
Breathwork, grounded in tradition
SWAS
Ancient breath. Modern calm.
Nine real breathing techniques — from Pranayama to Qigong — guided by a breath you can follow with your eyes closed. Two modes: three minutes when you need to land, ten when you want to build the habit.
- Free, no ads — ever
- Works fully offline
- Your streak follows you
Two modes
Pick what you need today.
No menus to get lost in. Open the app, choose a mood, and start breathing within a tap.
Daily Practice
10 minBuild the habit.
Four longer sessions tuned to the rhythm of your day, so practice has a natural place to live.
- Morning
- Midday
- Anytime
- Night
How it works
Calm is three taps away.
- 01
Choose a moment
Tell the app how you feel — panicked, overwhelmed, winding down. It matches you to the right technique. No theory required.
- 02
Follow the breath
A single, gentle bubble expands and contracts. Inhale as it grows, exhale as it falls. Optional sound and haptics keep your eyes free to close.
- 03
Watch it add up
Every session fills your daily ring. Ten minutes of breathing completes the day and keeps your streak alive — across any number of sittings.
Nine techniques
Practices that have outlived empires.
Drawn from Pranayama, the Yoga Sutras, Taoist Qigong and more — each one faithful to its tradition, each one backed by what we now measure.
- 3 min · Panic attack
Bhramari
Humming Bee Breath
Hindu Pranayama · Hatha Yoga Pradipika
Inhale 4s · Exhale 8s (humming)
- 3 min · General anxiety
Nadi Shodhana
Alternate Nostril Breath
Hindu Pranayama · Balances Ida & Pingala
Inhale L 4s · Exhale R 4s · Inhale R 4s · Exhale L 4s
- 3 min · Overwhelm
Sheetkari
Cooling Breath
Sanskrit: "hissing" · Trigeminal nerve activation
Inhale (teeth) 4s · Exhale (nose) 4s
- 3 min · Work stress
Sama Vritti
Equal Breath
Sanskrit: sama = equal, vritti = fluctuation · Yoga Sutras
Inhale 4s · Hold 4s · Exhale 4s · Hold 4s
- 3 min · Social anxiety
Pracchardana
Patanjali Breath
Patanjali Yoga Sutras 1.34
Exhale 7s · Hold empty 3s · Inhale 4s (effortless)
- 10 min · Morning
Surya Bhedana
Sun Breath
Hindu Pranayama · Activates solar Pingala channel
Inhale R 5s · Hold 2s · Exhale L 5s
- 10 min · Midday
Dan Tian
Qigong Breathing
Taoist · Traditional Chinese Medicine · Cultivates Qi
Inhale 5s · Exhale 5s · Soft belly breath
- 10 min · Anytime
Ujjayi
Ocean Breath
Sanskrit: Victorious Breath · Foundational Pranayama
Inhale 4s · Exhale 7s · Ocean sound
- 10 min · Night
Chandra Bhedana
Moon Breath
Hindu Pranayama · Activates lunar Ida channel
Inhale L 5s · Exhale R 7s
The science
Your nervous system already understands this.
Vagal tone. Heart-rate variability. Anahata. Pingala. Two vocabularies for one thing your body has always known.
“The humming bee sound activates Anahata, the heart centre, dissolving fear at its root.”
Why it works
Vocal vibration stimulates the vagus nerve through bone conduction, measurably reducing sympathetic activity within seconds.
“In the hum, the mind finds a single point — ekagrata — and anxiety dissolves.”
Why it works
Humming raises nasal nitric oxide roughly 15-fold, improving oxygenation and calming the nervous system.
“A long, slow exhale is the body’s oldest signal that it is safe to rest.”
Why it works
Extended exhale phases shift autonomic balance toward parasympathetic dominance, lowering heart rate and blood pressure.
Swas is for general wellbeing, not a medical device. If you have a health condition, check with a clinician before starting — see our medical note.
Streaks & rings
Ten minutes closes the ring.
Your day is a single ring. Every breath — Quick Relief or Daily Practice — adds to it, and ten minutes fills it completely. Hit the goal and your streak grows. Miss a day and it simply waits for you; no guilt, no broken promises.
- Both modes count toward the same daily goal.
- Free keeps your last two days of rings. Pro keeps them forever.
- Tap the rings to open your full streak calendar (Pro).
12
day streak
70%
of 10 min today
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
Pricing
The breathing is free. Forever.
Every technique and animation is free to everyone. Pro is an optional way to keep your full history — and to keep the lights on without ads.
Free
$0
The whole practice, no catch.
- All nine techniques — nothing locked
- Both modes: Quick Relief & Daily Practice
- Guided breath, ambient sound & haptics
- Streaks and daily activity rings
- Fully offline after sign-in
- No ads. Not now, not ever.
Swas Pro
Monthly or Yearly
Shown in the app before you confirm, in your local currency. Cancel anytime.
- Unlimited streak history
- The full streak calendar
- Every ring you’ve ever closed, kept forever
- Support a tiny, independent app
Billed by the App Store or Google Play. If Pro ends you keep using Swas free — only ring history older than two days rolls off.
What we stand for
Calm software, built honestly.
No ads. Ever.
A breathing app full of ads is a contradiction. Swas will never sell your attention, run banners, or push notifications you didn’t ask for.
Offline by design
After your first sign-in, every technique, animation and sound lives on your device. Practice on a plane, in a basement, anywhere — no signal needed.
Private by default
You sign in so your streak follows you across devices. We store only what makes that work — email, session times, preferences. We don’t sell your data.
Yours to leave
Delete your account from the app in two taps. It’s scheduled seven days out so you can change your mind; after that, your data is permanently erased.
Read the full privacy policy and terms.
Questions
Short, honest answers.
Is it really free?
Yes. Every technique, animation and sound is free, with no ads — ever. An optional Pro subscription keeps your full breathing history and unlocks the streak calendar; free accounts keep the last two days of rings.
What do I actually get with Pro?
Pro is about history, not features. The whole practice is free. Pro keeps every ring you’ve ever closed (free keeps two days), unlocks the full streak calendar, and helps fund a small, ad-free, independent app. It’s monthly or yearly with a 7-day free trial.
Does it work offline?
Yes. After your first sign-in, every technique, animation and audio loop is stored on your device. Sessions sync back up whenever you’re online again.
Why do I need to sign in?
So your streak and history follow you across devices and reinstalls. Sign in with Apple, Google, or an email one-time code — no password to remember.
Is my data private?
We store only what makes the app work — your email, session timestamps, streak, and preferences. We don’t run ads and we don’t sell your data. Full details are in the privacy policy.
How do I cancel or get a refund?
Manage or cancel Pro anytime in your App Store or Google Play subscription settings — cancelling stops future renewals and you keep Pro until the period ends. Refunds are handled by Apple or Google under their policies; email us and we’ll help you navigate it.
How do I delete my account?
In the app: Profile → Delete Account. Deletion is scheduled seven days out and you’re signed out everywhere immediately; sign back in within those seven days to cancel. After that, your account and data are permanently deleted.
Is this medical advice?
No. Swas is for general wellbeing and isn’t a medical device. Some techniques aren’t right for everyone — if you have a health condition, are pregnant, or feel unwell while practicing, stop and check with a clinician.
Which devices does it run on?
iPhone and Android phones. Download it free from the App Store or Google Play — everything works offline after your first sign-in.