At Open, we believe in the power of breath to transform the body and mind. Now, in partnership with Beats, we're taking that belief to the next level. Open is proud to announce compatibility with the all-new Powerbeats Pro 2, the most advanced fitness earbuds from Beats yet. Featuring live heart rate monitoring, these headphones allow you to track the impact of your practice to add a whole new dimension to workouts and recovery.

As one of the few platforms integrating seamlessly with Powerbeats Pro 2’s cutting-edge technology, Open has created a curated collection of “Breathwork for Recovery” classes. Designed by experts in neurobiology and fitness, this program offers a science-backed approach to lowering your heart rate, improving heart rate variability (HRV), and optimizing recovery. With the Powerbeats Pro 2, you can now see the immediate physiological effects of your breathwork practice right within the Open app.

Breathwork is the Future of Recovery

Recovery isn’t just about resting; it’s about actively training your nervous system to adapt and perform better under stress. Our Breathwork for Recovery collection is a series of five guided classes designed to:

Lower heart rate and reduce stress
Improve HRV, a key indicator of adaptability and resilience
Enhance relaxation and promote recovery between workouts or after intense training
Support mental clarity and focus

By using real-time heart rate tracking from Powerbeats Pro 2, you can visualize how these techniques directly impact your body in the moment. This immediate biofeedback allows you to build a personalized routine and reinforces the profound effects of breath control on overall health and well-being.

Science-backed techniques

Our breathwork program incorporates a variety of evidence-based breathing techniques, each targeting different physiological mechanisms:

Perfect Breath: A rhythmic 5-second inhale and 5-second exhale that helps synchronize your breath with your circulatory system, optimizing oxygen exchange and balancing your nervous system.
Box Breath: A deep breathing technique in a pattern of 4 second intervals.
Physiological Sigh: A powerful two-stage inhale followed by an extended exhale, proven to reduce stress and activate the parasympathetic nervous system rapidly.
Vocal Toning: Vocal activation through humming, which stimulates the vagus nerve and promotes a state of calm alertness.
4:7:8 Breath: A relaxing technique that consists of a 4 second inhale, 7 second breath hold, and 8 second exhale.

These techniques help you regulate your nervous system, recover from stress, and optimize your body’s resilience—whether you’re an athlete, a busy professional, or simply looking to improve your overall well-being.

The power of real-time biofeedback

The Powerbeats Pro 2 is more than just a high-performance workout headphone—it’s a breakthrough in fitness technology. They’re designed to withstand intense training sessions and deliver superior sound, Active Noise Cancellation, and a seamless fit for all-day comfort.

What truly sets them apart, however, is its Heart Rate Monitoring capability. Using LED optical sensors that pulse over 100 times per second to measure blood flow, Powerbeats Pro 2 provides an incredibly accurate and dynamic look at how your body responds in real time. This data syncs seamlessly with the Open app, allowing you to track your heart rate fluctuations during breathwork sessions.

For the first time, you can see how deep breathing impacts your heart rate and HRV instantaneously, reinforcing breath's power as a recovery tool. By integrating this technology into our guided classes, Open offers a next-level breathwork experience that bridges the gap between mindfulness and measurable performance.

Why this partnership matters

At Open, we’ve always been committed to combining ancient wisdom with modern science to create transformative wellness experiences. The partnership with Beats underscores our dedication to making breathwork more accessible, engaging, and data-driven. By leveraging the Powerbeats Pro 2’s Heart Rate Monitoring feature, we’re empowering users to see the tangible benefits of breathwork while helping them optimize their recovery, performance, and overall well-being.

With real-time heart rate tracking, you’ll no longer have to guess whether your practice works. Instead, you’ll witness the physiological shift in your body as you breathe, recover, and perform at your best.

Breathe. Recover. Perform.

Are you ready to take your breathwork practice to the next level? Here’s how to get started:

Get the Powerbeats Pro 2: Experience the future of fitness audio with heart rate tracking.
Download the Open app: Available for iOS and Android.
Join the “Breathwork for Recovery” program: Access guided breathwork classes designed to lower stress, improve HRV, and enhance recovery.
Track your heart rate in real-time: See your progress and optimize your practice with live biofeedback.

This is just the beginning. Try Open for free and see how the intersection of technology and physiology is redefining breathwork and recovery.

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