Get Listed on the SOMA Breath App

Thank you for creating a Breath Journey for the SOMA Breath App! This guide walks you through how to properly record and submit a guided audio session — from the prerequisites and technical standards, through session structure, to how to submit for review.

Prerequisites

Before recording, make sure you:

Are a certified SOMA Breath Instructor.
Record in English.
Use only SOMA Breath music in the background.
Have passed the Mixing Test if you're layering your voice over SOMA music directly (see test info here).

Technical requirements

1. Audio quality

Use a high-quality microphone.
Record in a quiet, echo-free environment.
Export your final file as the highest-quality MP3/MP4.
If recorded in video format, export as MP4. You can record yourself in nature, or in a studio setting with a phone/camera and microphone, then combine the video and audio in video-editing software.

2. Music

Only use licensed SOMA Breath tracks from the Instructor Library.
The music should be mixed well with your voice — background level only, not overpowering.

Session structure

Introduction

1–2 minutes

Welcome listeners.
Introduce the theme or intention.
Optional: invite them to find a comfortable position.

SOMA Breath orientation

1–2 minutes

Briefly explain the breath technique you'll guide.
State any contraindications clearly (pregnancy, epilepsy, cardiovascular conditions, etc.).

Movement or activation

1–2 minutes · Optional

You may guide light body shaking, stretching, or dancing if suitable.

Meditation / visualisation

1–2 minutes

Invite them into a calm, focused state through imagery, guidance, or body awareness.

Breathwork rounds

min 3 rounds · ~15–25 minutes

Use official SOMA Breath breathing patterns — e.g. 4-8, 2-4, 4-4, or 2-2.
1-1 may be used very briefly — max 30 seconds.
Guide each round with clear rhythm and tone.

Integration / closing

3–5 minutes

Gently bring listeners back.
Offer space for reflection or set a closing intention.

More information: Level 2, Module 1a · Module 1b · Module 1c.

Things to avoid

Don't use external music or samples.
Don't record poor-quality audio (no distortion, background noise, or abrupt volume changes).
Don't use Kevala Kumbhaka or forceful mouth breathing.

Final tips

Do a test recording first to check your mic, tone, and levels.
Speak with presence and warmth — your energy will translate through your voice.
Remember, this is a guided journey, not just instruction. Let it flow naturally while staying structured.

Submit your track

When your Breath Journey is ready, include the following information with your submission:

Breath Journey title

One-paragraph description of the journey

How the journey helps people

Which section of the app the track belongs in

Choose the category that best fits your journey:

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Before you submit, check that:

The quality of both the music and voice is high — avoid long intros without sound.
The track is the highest quality possible but below 4GB (the app's file-size limit).
You include your full name and title so we can credit your track to you on the app when it's released.
Optional: attach a high-quality photo or portrait you own the rights to, which may be used for your track's cover design or promotion.

Submit your session

Submissions unlock once you've passed the Music Mixing Test.

App journeys layer your voice over SOMA music, so we ask every instructor to pass the Mixing Test first. Once you're approved, the submission form appears here automatically.

Go to the Music Mixing Test →