Calm in one breath.
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nowa turns a single breath into a science-backed reset. Try it right here, then take it with you.
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Follow the circle. No download, no sign-up.
inhale
breathe in through your nose
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Techniques with a track record
Each technique is grounded in published breathing research — the physiological sigh (Balban et al., 2023), the 4-7-8 method popularized by Dr. Andrew Weil, box breathing used across high-pressure professions, and the decades-old Buteyko method.
Why nowa.
Five techniques plus a full Buteyko program — chosen for how quickly they change how you feel, not for how impressive they sound.
Physiological sigh
One of the fastest research-backed ways to lower stress in real time.
Short breath
A quick, guided reset for busy moments.
4-7-8 sleep method
Wind down and fall asleep faster.
Box breathing
A steady 4-4-4-4 rhythm for staying calm under pressure.
Vagus nerve reset
Nudge your body out of fight-or-flight.
Buteyko program
A structured multi-week program with the Control Pause measurement to improve breathing efficiency long-term.
A number that actually moves
Track your Control Pause.
The Control Pause is a simple breath-hold measurement from the Buteyko method — a personal baseline for your breathing efficiency. nowa guides you through the test, logs each result, and shows how your number changes over weeks of practice.
Included in nowa Complete.
How it works
Three steps. About sixty seconds. That's the whole product.
- 1
Pick how you're feeling
Anxious, restless, can't sleep — choose the state, not the technique.
- 2
Follow the breathing circle
Inhale as it grows, exhale as it settles. That's the whole app.
- 3
Feel calmer in under a minute
One cycle is enough. Come back whenever you need it.
Pay once. Breathe forever.
No subscription. No renewals. One optional purchase unlocks everything — including the full Buteyko program.
Free
€0forever
- · One technique, matched to your goal
- · Full breathing circle guidance
- · Mood tracking
- · No account required
nowa Complete
€19.99once
Pay once. Keep forever. No subscription.
- Everything in Free, plus:
- · Every technique, every goal
- · Custom sessions
- · Full Buteyko program with Control Pause tracking
- · Reminders
- · Light / dark / system themes
Price shown in EUR. Local currency and taxes handled by the App Store / Google Play.
Questions, answered.
- Is nowa really free?
- Yes — the technique matched to your chosen goal is free forever, no account required. One optional in-app purchase, nowa Complete, unlocks every technique and the full Buteyko program.
- Is there a subscription?
- No. nowa Complete is a single one-time purchase. Pay once, keep it forever — no renewals, no auto-billing.
- Is the Buteyko program included?
- Yes. The full Buteyko program, including the Control Pause measurement, is part of nowa Complete — no separate purchase.
- Does it work if I've never meditated?
- Especially then. Breathing is not meditation — you just follow a moving circle for 60 seconds. Most people feel the shift on their first try.
- Do I need to create an account?
- No. Open the app and start breathing. An account is optional — only used to sync progress across devices.
- Is my data private?
- Breathing works fully offline. If you create an account, your progress and mood entries sync via our backend so you can pick up on another device — otherwise everything stays on your device. See our Privacy Policy for details.
- Can breathing exercises actually help with anxiety?
- Structured breathwork techniques like the physiological sigh, 4-7-8, and box breathing are widely studied for lowering heart rate and calming the nervous system within minutes. nowa is not a medical device or a replacement for care.
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