What makes Pausa different from meditation apps?
Pausa focuses specifically on active breathwork rather than traditional meditation. Instead of asking you to observe your thoughts passively, Pausa guides you through structured breathing patterns that create measurable physiological shifts in minutes.
The experience is designed to be simple and direct. Sessions are short, practical, and built for real-life situations such as work stress, pre-meeting anxiety, or difficulty sleeping. You do not need to clear your mind or sit for long periods.
While meditation trains awareness over time, breathwork provides an immediate entry point into nervous system regulation. Pausa prioritizes accessibility, structure, and fast regulation, making it easier to start and easier to maintain.
Do I need experience with breathwork?
No. Pausa is designed for beginners as well as experienced users. You do not need prior knowledge of breathing techniques, meditation, or wellness practices.
Each session provides clear guidance through audio, visual cues, and structured timing. You simply follow the inhale and exhale rhythm. The app removes complexity so you can focus on the experience rather than technique memorization.
If you are new to breathwork, the 10 Day Journey provides a progressive introduction. If you already practice, Pausa offers structured sessions that support consistency and nervous system regulation.
Is my data private?
Yes. Your privacy is important to us. Pausa collects only the data necessary to operate the app and improve your experience, such as account information and basic usage activity. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
Information related to your sessions, mood check-ins, and usage patterns is handled securely and used to personalize your experience inside the app. Payment processing is managed by Apple or Google through their secure systems.
Pausa is built with privacy in mind. Your breathing sessions are for you — not for advertising networks.
Can Pausa help with panic attacks?
Pausa is not a medical treatment and does not replace professional care. However, controlled breathing techniques are widely recommended as tools to help manage acute stress and intense anxiety.
During moments of panic, breathing often becomes rapid and shallow, which can increase physical symptoms such as dizziness, chest tightness, and a racing heart. Guided breathing helps slow the respiratory rate, restore carbon dioxide balance, and signal safety to the nervous system.
Many users find that structured breathing patterns provide a grounding anchor during high-intensity moments. If you experience frequent or severe panic attacks, it is important to consult a qualified healthcare professional.
What breathing techniques does Pausa use?
Pausa uses structured, evidence-informed breathing techniques designed to regulate the nervous system. These include Box Breathing, the 4-7-8 technique, the Physiological Sigh, and balanced breathing patterns such as 5.5-second inhale and 5.5-second exhale.
Each technique serves a different purpose. Some are designed to quickly reduce acute stress and anxiety, others to improve focus and recovery, and others to support relaxation before sleep.
Pausa does not invent new methods. It applies well-known respiratory patterns in a simple, guided format that makes them easy to practice consistently.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. You can cancel your Pausa subscription at any time directly through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, depending on your device. There are no long-term contracts or hidden fees.
If you choose the monthly plan, you can cancel before your next billing cycle and you will not be charged again. If you are on the annual plan, cancellation prevents renewal at the end of the subscription period.
Pausa is designed to support you, not lock you in. Full transparency and control over your subscription are part of the experience.
Is Pausa meditation?
No. Pausa is not traditional meditation. Pausa focuses on active breathwork — structured breathing patterns that give your mind something specific to do.
For many people, meditation can feel abstract or difficult at the beginning because it often involves observing thoughts without direct intervention. Breathwork is more concrete. You follow a rhythm, inhale and exhale in a guided pattern, and create a measurable physiological shift in your body.
Both meditation and breathwork are highly beneficial. They simply work differently. Meditation trains awareness over time, while breathwork offers a more immediate entry point into nervous system regulation. Pausa is designed to be accessible, practical, and easier to start — especially if you feel too stressed to “just sit and clear your mind.”
Do I need a yoga mat?
No. You do not need a yoga mat, special equipment, or a quiet retreat space. All you need is your phone and five minutes of your time.
Pausa is designed to work in real life. You can use it at your desk, in your car before a meeting, on your couch, or while lying in bed. Breathwork does not require specific postures or gear; it requires attention and consistency. The goal is accessibility, not aesthetics.
If you have five minutes and your phone, you have everything you need to start regulating your nervous system.
Is Pausa backed by science?
Yes. Pausa is built on well-established scientific research around breathwork and nervous system regulation. Controlled breathing techniques—such as slow breathing, extended exhales, and cyclic sigh patterns—have been studied for their effects on stress reduction, heart rate variability, and autonomic nervous system balance.
Our team has reviewed peer-reviewed research in physiology, psychology, and neuroscience, and we have consulted experts to ensure that the techniques included in Pausa are aligned with current evidence. The app does not invent new breathing methods; it applies proven respiratory patterns in a structured and accessible way.
While Pausa is not a medical treatment and does not replace professional care, the breathing principles it uses are supported by scientific literature and widely recommended as tools for managing stress and anxiety.