Possibly the most engaging, intuitive, and user-friendly breathing application you've ever encountered.
Science-based breathing techniques with relaxing virtual worlds designed for restoration and meditation.
Flowborne is completely free of charge, with no accounts, subscriptions, tracking, or advertisements involved.
Crafted by psychologists, Flowborne VR offers a novel approach to breathwork for meditation, relaxation, stress relief, and sleep. Explore a variety of breathing journeys along magical paths and engage with our pioneering biofeedback-infused gameplay.
In Flowborne VR, your very own breath powers the experience. The VR controller is used capture the delicate movements of your abdomen during respiration. The virtual environment responds to your breathing almost in real time, thereby guiding your focus and helping you perfect your breathing style. Each exhale translates into a floating movement, allowing for serene exploration within the virtual realm.
Extensive empirical evidence supports the effectiveness of breathing exercises to improve the regulation of the autonomic nervous system and enhance mental health and well-being. Master the art of mindful breathing and learn to deliberately calm your body and mind during episodes of stress.
Within Flowborne VR, your breathing intertwines with tranquil virtual environments based on the psychological concepts of rejuvenation and restoration. Harmonious and serene color palettes, captivating visual effects, and a calming, meditative soundtrack effortlessly draw your focus away from the external and towards your breath.
Flowborne VR is compatible with both Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest 3, leveraging the affordances of standalone VR to eliminate the need for extra sensors or PCs. Experience profound immersion without intrusion. Flowborne VR is your personal sanctuary within the metaverse, readily available whenever you need to unwind.
Originally envisioned by psychological scientists Johannes Blum and Christoph Rockstroh, Flowborne is now reaching new heights under the creative guidance of Infinity Speaks. Integrating insights in breathing, meditation, relaxation, biofeedback, and digital mental health, Flowborne is poised for impactful innovation.
A research prototype of Flowborne VR was empirically investigated in a peer-reviewed, controlled laboratory study. Over the course of six short sessions, participants significantly improved their breathing skills and relaxation self-efficacy.