Heart-coherence breathing
Guided breathing that syncs your breath to a calming rhythm. Tap to inhale, release to exhale. Short sessions for quick relief, longer ones for deep relaxation.
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Free · iOS & Android
Breathe, relax, reconnect. Calm in one minute a day.
Hygge is a gentle meditation and wellbeing app built around four daily micro-practices: heart-coherence breathing, calming pauses, a mood check-in and a thought of the day. No pressure, no complicated routine.
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App Store rating
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App Store rating
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Emotional archetypes
1 min
To feel calmer
Free
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What's inside
Four simple practices for a calmer day
Short, gentle and science-inspired — Hygge gives you calm you can actually keep up with.
Calming pauses
Short grounding activities that break rumination and bring you back to the present — a sensory reset for whenever the day gets too loud.
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Mood check-in & history
A gentle daily "how are you feeling?" with a private note, so you can notice patterns and watch your emotional weather change over time.
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Thought of the day
A short, kind message every day to set a calmer tone — a small dose of perspective and gentle motivation.
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It starts with you
Discover your emotional archetype
In 2 minutes and 7 questions, Hygge maps how you handle stress — then builds you a personalized plan in 3 moves. Not a generic program: yours.
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The Volcano
Calm on the outside. Boiling inside.
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The Sponge
You absorb everyone's emotions except your own.
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The Hummingbird
Always at full speed. Stopping means failing.
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The Foggy Cloud
You finish the day without remembering it.
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The Smiling Mask
Everyone thinks you're fine. So do you.
Your plan, not a generic program
When the quiz ends, your archetype personalizes the whole app: a 3-move plan, targeted sessions and a 12-week outlook. This one is The Hummingbird.
Approach inspired by research on heart-coherence breathing and stress regulation.
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How it works
Calm in three small steps
No long courses, no commitment. Just a minute whenever you need it.
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Check in
Open Hygge and tell it how you feel — it takes ten seconds.
2
Breathe or pause
Follow a guided breathing session or a calming pause, as short as one minute.
3
Track your calm
Watch your streak grow and your mood history unfold. Small steps, every single day.
Why Hygge
Calm that fits real life
Built for busy minds — gentle enough to keep, effective enough to feel.
- Ease everyday stress and anxiety with breathing that actually works.
- Wind down and sleep better with slow, calming sessions.
- Build a daily mindfulness habit in one minute — no guilt, no pressure.
- Understand your emotions with a private mood journal.
- 100% private: no account and no email required to start.
- Always with you — beautiful, simple and free to begin.
Loved for daily calm
Your calmest moments, covered
When stress spikes, one guided breathing session brings your heart rate and your mind back down in about a minute.
Slower, longer sessions help you let go of the day and ease gently into sleep.
A quick check-in and a thought of the day set a calmer tone before everything begins.
Based on a 4.9★ average on the App Store.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Is Hygge free?
Yes. You can download Hygge and start with daily mood check-ins and a thought of the day for free, with no account and no credit card. A subscription unlocks the full library of guided breathing sessions and calming pauses, and comes with a free trial.
What is heart-coherence breathing?
Heart coherence is a simple technique where you slow your breath to a steady rhythm — around six breaths per minute. It helps calm your nervous system, lower stress and sharpen focus. Hygge guides the rhythm for you: just tap to inhale and release to exhale.
Can Hygge help me sleep?
Many people use Hygge's longer, slower breathing sessions to wind down at night. Slow breathing helps quiet a busy mind and ease the transition into sleep.
Do I need an account to use Hygge?
No. Hygge is private by design — you can start right away without creating an account or sharing your email address.
Is Hygge available on iPhone and Android?
Yes. Hygge is available for free on the Apple App Store for iOS and on Google Play for Android.
How long does a session take?
As little as one minute. Hygge is built for short, gentle moments — a quick breathing reset, a mood check-in or a calming pause that fits into any day.
Is Hygge a substitute for therapy or medical care?
No. Hygge supports your wellbeing but does not provide medical advice and is not a substitute for professional care. If you are struggling, please reach out to a qualified health professional.
How many languages does Hygge support?
Hygge is fully localized in 70 languages, so you can practice calm in the language you think in.
Start your calmer days with Hygge
Free to download. Daily breathing, calming pauses, mood tracking and a thought of the day — all in one gentle app.
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