Articles
60 original articles across 12 breathing categories
Respiro includes a library of 60 original, research-backed articles about breathing science, techniques, mindfulness, and wellness. Every article is written by a named author, reviewed with citations, and includes a "Try This Exercise" widget so you can go straight from reading to practice.
Browsing Articles
The Articles page displays all 60 articles as glassmorphic cards in a responsive grid (1 column on mobile, 2 on tablet, 3 on desktop). Articles are shuffled daily so you discover fresh content each time you visit. Each card shows:
- Featured image or generative pattern: A hero image or category-based SVG pattern at the top of the card
- Title and excerpt: The article title (2-line clamp) and a brief preview of the lead paragraph
- Read time: Estimated reading time (4-10 minutes per article)
- Category chip: A color-coded badge showing which breathing space the article belongs to
- Bookmark button: Tap the bookmark icon to save the article for later (Pro feature)
Category Filtering
A row of filter chips at the top lets you browse by category. Tap any chip to show only articles from that category. The "All" chip resets the filter to show all 60 articles. On mobile, chips wrap into 4 rows; on desktop they display in 2 rows.
Each of the 12 categories maps directly to a Breathing Space, so the articles complement the exercises you practice in that space.
12 Article Categories
Every category contains 5 articles covering the science, techniques, and practical tips related to its breathing space:
| Category | Articles | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | 5 | Concentration, deep work, box breathing, flow state, presentations |
| Calm | 5 | Stress relief, relaxation, parasympathetic activation, tension release |
| Sleep | 5 | Insomnia, 4-7-8 breathing, wind-down routines, sleep hygiene |
| Energy | 5 | Alertness, morning vitality, caffeine alternatives, energizing breath |
| Anxiety | 5 | Panic relief, grounding, physiological sigh, nervous system |
| Recovery | 5 | Post-workout, muscle recovery, inflammation, cool-down |
| Meditation | 5 | Mindfulness, awareness, present moment, breath anchoring |
| Morning | 5 | Wake-up routines, morning energy, intention setting, cortisol |
| Creativity | 5 | Inspiration, creative blocks, brainstorming, divergent thinking |
| Pre-Workout | 5 | Performance prep, oxygen efficiency, activation, VO2 max |
| Confidence | 5 | Self-assurance, public speaking, power breath, cortisol reduction |
| Post-Meal | 5 | Digestion support, bloating relief, gut-brain axis, vagus nerve |
Inside an Article
Each article is a full-length piece (4-10 minute read) with rich formatting. When you open an article, you will find:
- Hero section: A large header image or gradient in the article's category color, with the title overlaid, author name, and last-reviewed date
- Share buttons: Share to X (Twitter), Facebook, LinkedIn, or copy the link
- Table of contents: A collapsible list of section headings. Tap any heading to jump directly to that section
- Lead paragraph: A research-backed introduction, often with scientific citations
- Content sections: Multiple sections with headings, subheadings, body text, tip boxes with icons, and academic references
- Related articles: 3 suggested articles from the same or related categories, displayed as mini cards mid-article
Try This Exercise
Every article includes a floating "Try This Exercise" widget that bridges reading and practice. The widget appears within the article content and shows:
- Breathing pattern name: The technique recommended for this article (e.g. Box Breathing, 4-7-8 Relaxation)
- Pattern timing: The specific inhale-hold-exhale timing (e.g. 4-4-4-4)
- Duration: How long the exercise takes (e.g. "4 minutes, 4 cycles")
- Oxy: Your oxygen bubble companion appears in the widget with a breathing animation and an encouraging message
- Start Breathing button: Launches a breathing session with the article's recommended pattern pre-loaded
Some articles feature advanced breathing templates that are available to Pro members. A Pro badge appears on the widget when the pattern requires a Pro subscription.
Bookmarks PRO
Pro members can bookmark any article for quick access later. Tap the bookmark icon on any article card or at the top of any article detail page to save it. Bookmarks are stored locally and sync across all your devices with Cloud Sync.
Free users who tap the bookmark button will see an upgrade dialog explaining the Pro benefits. Bookmarks include the article title, category, space name, and the date you saved it.
Read Tracking
Each article has a "Mark as Read" toggle at the bottom. Tapping it records the article as read with a timestamp so you can keep track of what you have and haven't read. Read status syncs to the cloud for Pro members, so your reading progress follows you across devices.
Article Feedback
At the bottom of every article, a "Was this article helpful?" prompt lets you rate the article (1-5 stars) and leave an optional comment. You need to be signed in to submit feedback. Your input helps us improve article quality and prioritize future topics.
Discovering Articles
Besides the dedicated Articles page, you can discover articles throughout Respiro:
- Home screen slider: 6 featured articles rotate daily on the home screen with swipeable cards
- Inside breathing spaces: Each space detail page shows up to 4 related articles matching that space's category
- After a session: The session completion screen recommends related articles based on the space you just practiced in
- In the Planner: Your Planner schedule includes recommended reading alongside breathing sessions
Article Quality
Every article in Respiro is:
- Written by a named author with expertise in breathwork, wellness, or exercise science
- Research-backed with academic references and citations from peer-reviewed studies
- Reviewed and dated so you know the content is current
- Actionable - each article includes a matching breathing exercise via the Try This Exercise widget
- Categorized to match one of the 12 breathing spaces for easy discovery
Free vs Pro
All 60 articles are free to read for every user. Pro members unlock additional article features:
- Bookmarks: Save articles for quick access and sync bookmarks across devices
- Advanced exercises: Some articles feature Pro-only breathing patterns in the Try This Exercise widget
- Read history sync: Your read progress syncs to the cloud so it follows you across devices