Lion's Breath is breathing in through the nose, then opening the mouth wide, tongue out, and breathing out with a “haaa”. A playful way to release tension in your face and jaw.
How do you do Lion's Breath?
- Sit comfortably.
- Breathe in through your nose.
- Open your mouth wide, stick your tongue out and breathe out with a "haaa".
- Five times, then a few easy breaths.
The rhythm
In 4sOut 3s
The default rhythm is the gentlest standard one.
What does the research say?
A playful way to release tension in your face and jaw.
Evidence grade T · Traditional: Traditional practice or physiological rationale only, not yet studied on its own. Grades describe evidence for feeling calmer, more alert or more focused, never a claim about treating a condition.
Sources
There are no studies of this technique on its own yet, which is why its grade is T (Traditional).
Who should take care with Lion's Breath?
Lion's Breath is one of the gentlest techniques: Oxigen doesn’t hide it or limit it for any health answer. Stop and breathe normally if anything feels uncomfortable.
Oxigen is a wellness app, not a medical device. It does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. If you have a health condition or are pregnant, talk to your doctor before starting, and keep following your care plan.
How Oxigen guides Lion's Breath
- Rhythm: 4 · 3 seconds.
- Session length: 1 minutes.
- Included with Oxigen Premium.
- An orb, a rhythm ring, haptics and optional sound guide each breath, with “I feel unwell” always on screen.
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Updated November 8, 2026. Copy reviewed against Oxigen’s claims policy and technique reference.