Extended Exhale Reset: 14 Minutes to Soften a Busy Afternoon

There's a particular hush that settles over a lake just before sunrise — mist curling low, a single stone lantern glowing ember-gold on the shore, the water barely rippling. That quiet is the mood for today's practice. This is a 14-minute guided breathing session built around the extended exhale, a simple technique where you let your out-breath stretch longer and slower than your in-breath. It's a gentle way to press pause in the middle of your day, whether you're between meetings, after a long errand run, or just craving a moment of stillness. Find a quiet spot, slip on your headphones if you can, and let the calm voice guide your pace. There's nothing to force — just soften your shoulders, follow the rhythm, and let each exhale run a little longer than the last. By the end, you may notice your mind feels quieter and your body a touch lighter, like the stillness of that pre-dawn shoreline has settled into you too. If this kind of calming reset speaks to you, consider joining us here at Breathe with Me for more. 0:00 Intro 0:30 Breathing begins 12:30 Wind down ☕ Support Breathe with Me We're a small independent studio and these guided sessions are free. If they bring you a little calm, you can buy us a coffee (or tea) to help us make more: https://buymeacoffee.com/breathe_with_me 🎵 Music The soundscapes in our sessions are original music — listen and follow here: https://artists.landr.com/991048208780 📱 App We have also an App for iPhone available, that you can use and configure to your specific needs. https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-stor... 🛜 Website Visit our website at http://breathe-with-me.app 🌿 New guided breathing and relaxation sessions are released regularly — subscribe so a moment of calm is always a click away. 🌱 About us Breathe with Me is a small independent studio. We use AI to help create most of the visuals, voice and music in these videos — which lets us keep the sessions free and release new ones regularly. ⚠️ Health & Safety Notice This video is for general wellness and relaxation purposes only. It is not medical advice and does not replace professional medical care. If you have a heart condition, respiratory condition, epilepsy, or are pregnant, please consult your doctor before practising any breathing exercise. Stop immediately and seek medical attention if you feel dizzy, faint, experience chest pain, or feel unwell. Never practise breath-hold exercises while driving, in or near water, or in any situation where losing consciousness would be dangerous. If you have a heart condition, high blood pressure, asthma, COPD, or any other cardiovascular or respiratory condition, please consult your doctor before practising this exercise. Stop immediately if you feel dizzy, short of breath, or unwell, and breathe normally. This practice is for general wellness only. #breathing #breathwork #meditation #relaxation #mindfulness #wellness #calmdown #breathingexercise #guidedbreathing #extendedexhale #parasympathetic #deepbreathing