Suspend the fluctuations of the mind. Experience Shwas Guru—the first authentic yogic breathwork app built entirely on the ancient principles of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Gheranda Samhita.
Most modern breathing apps rely on simplified box timers. While helpful for basic relaxation, classical yogic texts reveal that the true transformation, cellular rejuvenation, and nervous system regulation happen in the pause — the Kumbhaka (breath retention).
Shwas Guru bridges the gap between ancient Sanskrit wisdom and modern digital design, providing a safe, progressive path to master your life force (Prana).
We don't force you into advanced breath holds before your body is ready. Shwas Guru structures your practice across three levels of classical mastery:
Focus: Purify your body's energy channels (Ida & Pingala) and build diaphragmatic control.
Techniques: Conscious Breathing (Puraka & Rechaka Awareness), Alternate Nostril Flow (Nadi Shodhana without holds).
Focus: Introduce deliberate breath retention (Kumbhaka) and sensory withdrawal (Pratyahara).
Techniques: Victorious Ocean Breath (Ujjayi), Bee Humming (Bhramari), Cooling Breath (Sheetali), Lunar Piercing (Chandra Bhedana).
Focus: Snappy abdominal purging (Shatkarmas) and internal energy locks (Bandhas).
Techniques: Skull Shining (Kapalabhati), Bellows Breath with Jalandhara throat lock (Bhastrika), Solar Piercing (Surya Bhedana).
No more rigid presets. Shwas Guru gives you absolute control over the four classical components of the breath cycle: Puraka (Inhale), Antar Kumbhaka (Internal Hold), Rechaka (Exhale), and Bahya Kumbhaka (External Hold).
Bandhas are somatic locks in the body (throat, diaphragm, perineum) used during breath hold to lock and route energy through the central spinal column.
Yes, when built progressively. Shwas Guru begins at Level 1 with no holds, allowing your nervous system to adapt before introducing holds gradually in Level 2.
