Raki for Anxiety
Calm in 60 seconds.
Guided breathing, grounding techniques, and AI-personalized meditation for anxiety — from everyday stress to panic attacks. Start calming immediately.
Try free for 7 days"The breathing exercises alone are worth it. My anxiety attacks are shorter and my baseline stress is way lower." — App Store review ★★★★★
6 breathing techniques, all guided
Raki includes every major evidence-based breathing technique with animated guides and optional audio coaching.
| Technique | Time | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Box breathing (4-4-4-4) | 3–5 min | General anxiety, pre-meeting stress |
| 4-7-8 breathing | 5 min | Sleep anxiety, wind-down |
| Physiological sigh | 60 sec | Acute panic, rapid reset |
| Coherent breathing (5-5) | 5–10 min | HRV training, sustained calm |
| Grounding (5-4-3-2-1) | 3 min | Panic attacks, overwhelm |
| Body scan | 10–20 min | General anxiety, physical tension |
Anxiety FAQ
What is the fastest breathing exercise for anxiety?+
The physiological sigh (double inhale through the nose followed by a long exhale through the mouth) is the fastest technique for reducing acute anxiety — it can lower your arousal state within 60 seconds. Box breathing (4-4-4-4) works for sustained anxiety over 3–5 minutes. Both are guided in Raki.
Does box breathing actually work for anxiety?+
Yes. Box breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous system by extending the exhale, which signals safety to your nervous system. A 2023 study found that 5 minutes of box breathing reduced self-reported anxiety scores by an average of 44%. Raki guides you through it with an animated visual timer.
Can meditation help with social anxiety?+
Yes. Multiple meta-analyses have found mindfulness-based interventions effective for social anxiety disorder (SAD). The mechanisms include reduced self-monitoring, improved distress tolerance, and reappraisal of social threat signals. Raki includes specific sessions designed for pre-social-situation anxiety.
How is Raki different from therapy for anxiety?+
Raki is a wellness tool, not a therapy replacement. For clinical anxiety disorders (GAD, panic disorder, SAD), working with a licensed therapist — especially one trained in CBT or ACT — is the evidence-based first-line treatment. Raki works best as a daily complement: building nervous system regulation habits between therapy sessions.