Meiso - 5 min Meditation Timer

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Looking to restore balance in your busy life? Meiso is a simple meditation timer app that you can start with just 5 minutes a day.
It supports stress reduction, improved focus, and better sleep with the traditional yoga breathing technique "Kumbhaka Pranayama" and nature sounds.

＜What is Kumbhaka Pranayama and Why is it Important?＞
Kumbhaka Pranayama is a yoga breathing technique derived from the Sanskrit word "Kumbhaka," meaning "to hold."
This breathing technique is characterized by intentionally holding your breath (breath retention) after inhaling or exhaling.
This "breath retention," which may seem unnatural at first glance, is the most important element of Kumbhaka Pranayama and the key to its various benefits.
(The Amazing Effects of Breath Retention)
■ Balances the Autonomic Nervous System: Breath retention helps regulate the balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, promoting stress reduction and relaxation.
■ Enhances Focus and Energy: Breath retention focuses your awareness on your breath, clearing your mind of distractions. It is also said to activate the flow of energy within the body, revitalizing the mind and body.
■ Purifies the Mind and Body: In yoga philosophy, breath is believed to contain life energy called prana. Breath retention is said to circulate this prana throughout the body, purifying the mind and body and promoting health.
■ Promotes Spiritual Growth: Controlling your breath leads to controlling yourself. It is said that continuing Kumbhaka Pranayama can help you manage your emotions and maintain mental stability.

＜Meiso Makes Kumbhaka Pranayama Easy Even for Beginners!＞
With Meiso, you can easily practice Kumbhaka Pranayama by simply following the on-screen instructions to "Inhale," "Hold," and "Exhale."
Choose from 7 levels of breathing cycles to match your level and continue without strain.

＜Easy to Use & Feature Rich＞
■ Simple timer: Set your meditation time at your own pace.
■ 7 breathing cycles: Practice Kumbhaka Pranayama from beginner to advanced.
■ 14 nature sounds: Deepen your meditation focus with calming sounds.
■ Integrates with Health App: Track your meditation time and frequency.

＜Recommended for:＞
■ Reducing stress
■ Improving sleep
■ Enhancing focus
■ Refreshing yourself
■ Making meditation a habit
■ Those interested in yoga & mindfulness
■ Not satisfied with other meditation apps?
Mental stability is true happiness and true success. 
You don't have to spend a penny to gain mental stability. Just relax and regulate your breathing.
If you're going to use a smartphone, I'd rather use it to calm my mind than to wear it down with news and social media. 
That's the thought I put into creating this app.
It's completely free, so please feel free to give it a try.
Enjoy a peaceful moment with Meiso, starting from 5 minutes a day.
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