🌬️ Respia Support

Welcome to Respia support. We're here to help you get the most out of your breathing practice.

Getting Started

How do I start a breathing exercise?

Simply open the app, go to the Breathing tab, and tap the "Start" button. Follow the visual breathing circle and audio cues:

Circle expands = Inhale deeply
Circle contracts = Exhale naturally
Listen for the gong sound at each transition
Beautiful ripple animations indicate phase changes

How do I start a cold exposure session?

Go to the Cold Exposure tab, select your activity type (Ice Bath, Cold Shower, etc.), set your duration, and tap "Start". The timer continues running even if you background the app, and you'll get a notification when it completes.

What is the Wim Hof Method?

The Wim Hof breathing technique involves:

30 deep breaths (inhale fully, exhale naturally)
Breath retention after exhale (hold as long as comfortable)
Recovery breath: deep inhale and hold for 15 seconds
Repeat for 3 rounds

Respia guides you through this process with visual cues, audio guidance, and haptic feedback.

Features

What features are available?

Respia includes:

Wim Hof Breathing Exercises: Guided breathing with visual and audio cues
Cold Exposure Timer: Track ice baths, cold showers, and other cold exposure activities
Habit Tracker: Daily streaks for breathing and cold exposure with motivational messages
Home Screen Widgets: Track your progress without opening the app
Progress Tab: Complete statistics and history in one place
Metal Animations: Beautiful GPU-powered ripple effects during exercises
Apple Health Integration: Automatic workout sync
Apple Watch App: Practice on your watch

What are the subscription options?

Respia offers premium access through:

Monthly Subscription: $0.99/month
Yearly Subscription: €9.99/year (best value)
Lifetime Purchase: €29.00 (one-time payment)

All subscriptions include Family Sharing, allowing up to 6 family members to access premium features.

How does Apple Health integration work?

Respia automatically saves your completed sessions to Apple Health as Mind & Body workouts. You'll be asked for permission when you complete your first exercise. You can manage permissions in iPhone Settings > Health > Data Access & Devices > Respia.

Where is my data stored?

All exercise history, streaks, and preferences are stored locally on your device. HealthKit data is managed by Apple's Health app. We don't have any servers or backend systems—your data stays on your device.

How do widgets work?

Add Respia widgets to your home screen to see your breathing and cold exposure streaks at a glance. Widgets update automatically after you complete exercises. To add a widget:

Long press on your home screen
Tap the "+" button
Search for "Respia"
Choose small or medium widget size
Tap "Add Widget"

Troubleshooting

I can't hear the gong sound

Check your device volume
Ensure silent mode is off
Check audio settings in the app (Settings tab)
Try restarting the app

The app won't sync to Health

Go to iPhone Settings > Health > Data Access & Devices > Respia
Ensure all permissions are enabled
Complete a new exercise to retry sync
Check that HealthKit is enabled in Settings > Privacy & Security > Health

My streaks aren't updating

Make sure you complete the full exercise (all rounds for breathing, full duration for cold exposure)
Check that the app has permission to track your activity
Try closing and reopening the app
Widgets may take a few minutes to update—this is normal

Widgets aren't showing my streaks

Widgets update automatically but may take 15-30 minutes
Try removing and re-adding the widget
Complete an exercise to trigger an immediate update
Make sure you're using iOS 17.0 or later

Cold exposure timer loses time when I background the app

This has been fixed in version 1.3+. The timer now persists correctly when backgrounded. If you're experiencing issues:

Make sure you're running the latest version
The timer saves timestamps and calculates elapsed time accurately
You'll receive a notification when the timer completes, even if the app is closed

My subscription isn't working

Check your subscription status in iPhone Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions
Make sure you're signed in with the correct Apple ID
Try restoring purchases in the app (Settings tab)
Contact Apple Support if payment issues persist

My history isn't showing

Exercise history is saved after completing exercises. For breathing exercises, complete all rounds. For cold exposure, complete the full duration. If you reset or quit before completion, the session won't be saved.

Safety

Important: Always practice breathing exercises in a safe environment:

Never practice while driving
Never practice while swimming or in water
Sit or lie down during practice
Stop if you feel dizzy or uncomfortable
Consult a healthcare professional if you have any medical conditions

System Requirements

iOS Version: iOS 17.0 or later
Devices: iPhone XS and newer (for Metal animations)
Apple Watch: watchOS 10.0 or later (optional)
Widgets: iOS 17.0+ required

Feature Requests

We'd love to hear your ideas! Contact us via email with feature requests or to report issues. Your feedback helps us improve Respia for everyone.

Contact Us

Email: 26.astir-shining@icloud.com

Response Time: Within 24-48 hours