Built on research
Why it's built this way
Slow breathing
Breathing at about six breaths a minute is one of the most studied ways to relax on purpose. Randomized trials link slow-paced breathing to modest drops in everyday stress.
Fincham et al., Scientific Reports, 2023See the studies →
Water & birdsong
A review in PNAS found water sounds and birdsong were the natural sounds most strongly linked to better well-being and lower stress.
Buxton et al., PNAS, 2021See the studies →
Just a few minutes
In studies, people reported feeling calmer after only a few minutes of natural sound. So sessions here start at just 3 minutes.
Stobbe et al., Scientific Reports, 2022See the studies →
These studies didn't test Rillbreak. They're the reason it's built the way it is.
How it works
Three quiet steps
Pick a place
Forest stream, rain cabin, sea cave, and more.
Breathe along
A slow circle guides you: in as it grows, out as it shrinks. Or just listen.
Check in
Mark how you feel before and after. Your answers stay on your device.
12 places
What's inside at launch
Free nowForest StreamWater over stones, birds in the trees.Recorded in Iwami District, Tottori, Japan
PremiumRain CabinRain on a wooden roof, a small room around you.Recorded in Biberach an der Riß, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
PremiumSea CaveWaves rolling in and echoing off stone.Recorded in Ayrshire coast near Maybole, Scotland
PremiumMorning BirdsongSongbirds at the edge of a wood, a brook somewhere below.Recorded in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, England
PremiumNight GardenCrickets, light breeze, a quiet house behind you.Recorded in Staňkovice, Central Bohemia, Czech Republic
PremiumTemple CourtyardDistant bells, soft rain, stone walls.Recorded in Sakaori, Kōfu, Yamanashi, Japan
PremiumAlpine CabinRain on a roof window, mountains in the mist.Recorded in Rocca Pietore, Belluno, Italy
PremiumPacific ShoreSlow waves on a west-coast beach.Recorded in Sooke, British Columbia, Canada
PremiumLakeside DawnFirst birds by a still lake in the pines.Recorded in Kettle Falls, Washington, USA
PremiumEvening MeadowCrickets and tall grass as the day winds down.Recorded in Gatka, Lower Silesia, Poland
PremiumRiver PorchMorning rain on a porch by the river.Recorded in Hohentengen am Hochrhein, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
PremiumIsland ShorePebbles rolling in the surf on a quiet island.Recorded in Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura, Spain
Headphones on
Sounds like being there
Our scenes are rendered with Sound-Tracing®, a patented technology that simulates how sound travels through a real space. Put on headphones and the stream is below you, the birds are in the trees.
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- Every scene, every length, forever
- New scenes added monthly
- Full refund anytime before launch
- Price goes up at launch on November 17, 2026
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Questions
Do I need headphones?
They're recommended. Everything works on speakers, but the sense of space comes through best on headphones or earbuds.
Is there a free version?
Yes. The Forest Stream 5-minute reset is free, forever.
Is this a medical product?
No. Rillbreak is for everyday relaxation. It isn't meant to diagnose or treat any condition.
What data do you collect?
Your email and your purchase status. Your check-in answers never leave your device.
Can I get a refund?
Yes. Full refund anytime before November 17, 2026 — just reply to your receipt email. After launch, you can still get a full refund within 14 days of your access email.
When do I get access?
On November 17, 2026. We'll email you a sign-in link. Until then, the free reset is yours to use.
What if you don't launch on time?
You can get a full refund anytime before you receive access. Just reply to your receipt email.