Breathwork
Box breathing, 4-7-8, and patterns shaped for the body and the spirit. Each session paced by a breath cue that lets you set the room down.
4-second inhale, 4-second hold, 4-second exhale — a guided box-breathing animation.
Breathwork, scripture, and music — for the still soul.
Selavo is a Christian breathwork and meditation app — energetic, music-driven sessions infused with scripture, prayer, and contemplative tradition.
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Currently in private beta · iOS first · Android soon
What Selavo is
Scripture
Psalms, gospels, and the desert fathers ’ read aloud, set into stillness. Scripture as anchor, not assignment.
Music
Original scores written for this kind of attention. Music that breathes with you and doesn’t compete for your prayer.
How Selavo works
Choose your moment
Morning quiet, an anxious midday pause, or a wind-down for sleep. Pick a session by length, breath pattern, or the scripture you need today.
Breathe with the guide
A guide paces every inhale, hold, and exhale and anchors each breath in the Word. Original music carries you; nothing competes with your prayer.
Close in stillness
End with a quiet moment and a verse to carry into your day. Sessions are saved to Apple Health as Mindful Minutes, and gentle reminders help the practice take root.
Hear a session
“Stillness in the Psalms”
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Box breathing, 4 seconds each phase — the rhythm of this session.
A guide for each season
Voices to walk with, week by week.
Anna L.
Liturgy of the Hours · contemplative
Brother M.
Desert fathers · breath as prayer
Elias R.✦
Psalms · evening compline
Hannah S.
Morning quiet · women’s practice
Father P.
Eastern liturgy · sacred song
Joel D.
Anxious moments · grounding scripture
“Be still, and know that I am God.”
For the still soul
Three moments Selavo was made for.
Morning Quiet
10 min
A psalm and a deeper breath.
Anxious Moments
5 min
Box breath with a scripture anchor.
Sleep & Rest
20 min
Compline, the church’s evening prayer.
Why we built this
“We tried every meditation app. None of them prayed. So we built one that does — for Christians who want stillness, not silence.”
— Simon Reisinger, Founder
What alpha testers say
“I’ve never been able to sit still in prayer before. The breath cues are the bridge I needed.”
“It’s the first meditation app that doesn’t feel like I’m being asked to forget I’m a Christian.”
“My evenings start to settle the moment I open it. I haven’t reached for my phone after dinner in two weeks.”
Questions, answered
What is Christian breathwork?
Christian breathwork pairs slow, guided breathing with scripture, prayer, and music, so your body calms while your attention turns to God. It draws on practices Christians have used for centuries, from the Psalms to the desert fathers. Selavo guides you through it one breath at a time. Learn more
Is breathwork biblical, or is it New Age?
It is a fair question, and we take it seriously. Scripture speaks of breath from the very beginning, when God breathes life into Adam, and Christians have prayed with their breath since at least the 4th century. Selavo's sessions are rooted in the Bible and Christian tradition, not eastern mysticism. Learn more
What is a breath prayer?
A breath prayer is a short line of scripture or prayer joined to your breathing, like praying 'The Lord is my shepherd' as you inhale and 'I shall not want' as you exhale. It is one of the oldest Christian prayer practices. Every Selavo session is built around it. Learn more
Can Christians meditate?
Yes. The Bible itself invites us to meditate on God's Word day and night. Christian meditation fills the mind with scripture rather than emptying it, and that difference matters. Selavo keeps every session anchored in the Bible. Learn more
Can breathwork really help with anxiety?
Slow breathing calms your nervous system; that is simply how God made our bodies. When you pair it with scripture, your body settles while your heart remembers who holds you. Selavo has short guided sessions made for anxious moments. Learn more
Can Selavo help me fall asleep?
Yes. Selavo's sleep wind-downs combine slow breathing, Psalms, and quiet original music to help you let go of the day. Many draw on Compline, the church's ancient night prayer before bed. Learn more
How is Selavo different from Hallow, Abide, or Calm?
Selavo is breathwork-first: energetic, music-driven sessions where scripture is prayed with the breath, not just read aloud. It is made for followers of Jesus across traditions, whether you are Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox, or still exploring. If you already love another app, Selavo can sit alongside it. Learn more
Is Selavo Catholic, Protestant, or Orthodox?
Selavo is for followers of Jesus across traditions. Our sessions draw from the whole church's treasury: the Psalms, the gospels, the desert fathers, and night prayers like Compline. Whatever your background, you are welcome here. Learn more
Learn the practice
Guides on breath prayer, scripture, and stillness.
Christian Breathwork: What It Is and How to Practice It
Christian breathwork pairs slow, guided breathing with scripture and prayer. Learn what it is, where it comes from, and how to begin with Selavo.
Read the guideWhat Is a Breath Prayer? Meaning, History, and 25 Examples
A breath prayer joins a short line of scripture to your breathing. Discover its ancient Christian roots and try examples from the Psalms with Selavo.
Read the guideBreath Prayers for Anxiety: Calm Your Body, Anchor Your Heart
Feeling anxious? These breath prayers for anxiety pair calming breathing with scripture so your body settles while your heart turns to God. Try one now.
Read the guideChristian Sleep Meditation: Fall Asleep with Scripture and Breath
Christian sleep meditation helps you wind down with scripture, breath prayers, and quiet music. Learn how to fall asleep in peace, with help from Selavo.
Read the guideStart your practice.
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