LuminousBreath vs Steps & Tree

Luminous Breath is a guided breathing and meditation app designed to help you harness the benefits of controlled breathwork. Whether you want to reduce stress, improve focus, or support general well-being, Luminous Breath provides structured, customizable breathing sessions that adapt to your comfort and experience level. GUIDED BREATHING SESSIONS • Three levels: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced • Multiple breathing cycles with progressive breath-hold challenges • Adjustable inhale and exhale timing • Circular visual guide to support rhythm and relaxation IMMERSIVE AUDIO EXPERIENCE • 24 calming meditation and ambient tracks • Separate audio phases for breathing, hold, and meditation • Adjustable volume for each element • Seamless, looping transitions for an uninterrupted flow DISCLAIMER Luminous Breath is intended for general wellness and relaxation purposes only. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting or changing any breathing or wellness practice—especially if you are pregnant, or have cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, psychological, or other medical conditions, or if you take prescription medication. If you feel dizzy, lightheaded, short of breath, anxious, or otherwise unwell, stop immediately and seek medical advice. This app is not for emergency use—call your local emergency number if you need urgent medical help. REFERENCES The app now includes citations from reputable, medically-reviewed sources that specifically discuss the risks and precautions associated with breath-hold / retention breathing practices: • WebMD – “Is Holding Your Breath Dangerous?”
Discusses risks including hypoxia, hypercapnia, irregular heart rhythms, and potential neurological effects. • ONE Retreats – “Safety Considerations When Practicing Breathwork”
Provides safety guidelines for breath-hold exercises and warnings for individuals with conditions such For more information and safety details, visit: https://jkine00.github.io/Luminous-Breath/safety.html

Steps & Tree makes your daily steps visible – as a growing tree. Every movement in real life turns into water that you use to take care of your tree. This keeps you motivated to move a little more every day. The app connects to Apple Health and automatically uses your recorded steps from your iPhone and Apple Watch. Detailed stats and metrics about your tree let you see your progress at any time. Keep moving every day, grow your streak, and unlock rewards in the form of exclusive app icons. Features of the pedometer app: - Your tree grows with every step - Automatically uses your steps from Apple Health - Daily step goals - Streaks to keep you motivated - Streak milestones with exclusive app icons as rewards Make your steps visible – plant your first tree and keep moving! Notes: - The pedometer app Steps & Tree can be used for free and offers in-app purchases. It is optimized for iPhone and not for iPads. - You must allow Steps & Tree to access your steps via Apple Health, otherwise the app cannot be used. (iPads are not supported.) Apple’s Terms of Use apply, which you can find at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.