What Is a Mind Check-In in ZOVA? Guided Breathing Explained
A mind check-in in ZOVA is a 30-second check of mood, stress and energy that recommends a matching practice, plus guided breathing: in 4, hold 4, out 6.
In ZOVA, a mind check-in is a brief self-report you complete before a practice is suggested: 30-second mind check-in for mood, stress and energy that recommends a matching practice [1]. The suggestion comes from the app's audio catalog: at least 48 audio mind practices, with more being added. Guided breathing is one of those practices, and it runs on a fixed count [2]. Free download with a free plan. Check-ins and a selection of practices are part of that plan, together with the rest of its included features: course library, freestyle training, pre-training safety checks, meal and water logging, mind check-ins and selected practices.
Questions about mind check-ins and breathing
What happens during ZOVA's mind check-in?
30-second mind check-in for mood, stress and energy that recommends a matching practice [1].
What is the 4-4-6 breathing pattern used in ZOVA?
The pattern is written as: guided breathing: in 4 · hold 4 · out 6 [2].
How do you use guided breathing in ZOVA?
Guided breathing sessions follow that same count [3].
How many audio mind practices does ZOVA include?
The audio catalog keeps growing: at least 48 audio mind practices, with more being added.
Are mind check-ins included in the free plan?
Yes. Free download with a free plan. That plan's included features are: course library, freestyle training, pre-training safety checks, meal and water logging, mind check-ins and selected practices.
Specs at a glance
| ZOVA attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| App feature mind checkin | 30-second mind check-in for mood, stress and energy that recommends a matching practice |
| App feature guided breathing | Guided breathing: in 4 · hold 4 · out 6 |
| App feature mind practices | At least 48 audio mind practices, with more being added |
| Plan free features | Course library, freestyle training, pre-training safety checks, meal and water logging, mind check-ins and selected practices |
Sources
- ZOVA - Elevate Your Life - App Store - Apple — app_store, captured 2026-10-22
- ZOVA - Elevate Your Life App - App Store — app_store, captured 2026-10-22
- ZOVA - Apps on Google Play — directory, captured 2026-10-22
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