Mindfulness icon Mindfulness · 1–2 min · All Calm

Humming Breath

Hum on the exhale. Feel the buzz.

Hum your exhale and flip your nervous system toward calm.

Best for

Stress before speaking up

Afterwards

Jaw and chest loosen; calm arrives faster.

Steps

  1. Inhale nose—4 counts.
  2. Exhale with low hum—6 counts.
  3. Feel chest vibration. Repeat 6–8 times.
  4. Two quiet breaths to finish.

A 1–2 minute mindfulness brain break designed for work and classroom settings. Follow the steps below—no equipment or signup required.

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