A customizable timer for Anulom Vilom practice

Anulom Vilom, also called alternate nostril breathing, is easier to practice when each inhale, exhale, and nostril switch is timed clearly. Vayu gives you a structured Anulom Vilom timer so you can set your breathing pattern once and follow guided cues through the full session.

Time:

Inhale through the left or right nostril
Exhale through the opposite nostril
Optional breath holds after inhale
Optional breath holds after exhale
Full alternate nostril breathing rounds
Total session duration

Instead of manually counting seconds or remembering which side comes next, the timer guides your practice step by step.

Customize inhale, exhale, holds, and rounds

With Vayu, you can customize:

Inhale length
Exhale length
Hold after inhale
Hold after exhale
Number of rounds
Total practice time
Starting nostril
Breathing ratio

Start simple with equal inhale and exhale timing, or create a longer exhale pattern for a slower, calmer session.

Guided alternate nostril breathing cues

Vayu guides each phase of alternate nostril breathing:

Inhale through one nostril
Switch sides
Exhale through the opposite nostril
Inhale through that nostril
Switch sides again
Repeat the round

The timer keeps the sequence clear so you can focus on the breath instead of tracking the pattern manually.

Practice without counting in your head

Use Vayu when you want to:

Practice Anulom Vilom at home
Add alternate nostril breathing to a morning routine
Use pranayama before meditation
Slow your breathing before sleep
Take a focused breathing break during the day
Follow custom inhale and exhale timing without losing the rhythm

Common Anulom Vilom timing patterns

Practice style	Example timing
Beginner Anulom Vilom	4s inhale / 4s exhale
Longer exhale breathing	4s inhale / 6s exhale
Relaxation-focused practice	4s inhale / 8s exhale
Breath retention practice	4s inhale / 4s hold / 8s exhale
Custom pranayama session	Choose your own inhale, hold, exhale, and rounds

A pranayama timer for Anulom Vilom and other breathing exercises

Vayu is not just a stopwatch. It is a breathing app for guided pranayama practice, including Anulom Vilom, alternate nostril breathing, box breathing, 4-7-8 breathing, resonance breathing, Bhastrika, and Kapalbhati.

Use it when you need a custom breathing timer for:

Anulom Vilom
Alternate nostril breathing
Pranayama practice
Custom inhale-exhale ratios
Breath retention
Longer exhale breathing
Guided breathing sessions

Use haptics and visuals to stay in rhythm

Vayu helps you follow your Anulom Vilom timer with clear visual and haptic cues. That means you do not need to stare at the screen throughout the session. This is useful for meditation, relaxation, focus, and pre-sleep breathing routines where you want the guidance to stay subtle.

Track your Anulom Vilom sessions over time

A timer helps you complete one session. Tracking helps you build a consistent practice. Vayu lets you keep track of:

Completed breathing sessions
Session length
Practice streaks
Breathing patterns used
Heart rate and HRV changes
Breathing history over time

Use your session history to see which timing patterns you return to most and how your body responds to different breathing exercises.

Who is this Anulom Vilom timer for?

Vayu is built for anyone who wants a more structured way to practice alternate nostril breathing. It is especially useful for people looking for:

An Anulom Vilom timer
An alternate nostril breathing timer
A pranayama timer app
A breathing app for Anulom Vilom
A custom inhale and exhale timer
A timer with breath holds
A guided breathing app with nostril-switching cues
A way to practice Anulom Vilom without counting manually

Start your Anulom Vilom timer

Create a guided Anulom Vilom session with your own inhale, exhale, hold, nostril-switching, round, and duration settings. Practice alternate nostril breathing with a timer that follows your rhythm.

Download the app for free on App Store and Google Play

Anulom Vilom Timer | Custom Alternate Nostril Breathing App