The difference is the resistance. When you’re wired, you physically can’t produce the slow, full exhale that tells your body to stand down — you breathe shallow and fast without realising it.

Resta adds gentle resistance that forces a longer exhale every time, so the reset happens whether you’re “good at breathing” or not. That’s the whole point: it does the part you can’t do on your own when you’re stressed.

Set the resistance dial, put it in your mouth, and breathe out slowly against it. That’s the entire method. Most people feel the shift in about 90 seconds — a few slow breaths between meetings, after work, or before bed. No app, no routine to memorise.

Apps and videos rely on you to remember them and to breathe “correctly” — which is exactly what falls apart when your mind is racing. Resta takes the willpower out of it. The resistance does the work, so you’re not concentrating on doing it right. You just breathe out, and the device handles the rest.

Yes. The mouthpiece is removable and made from soft, easy to clean silicone — rinse it under warm water after use and let it air dry.

It’s a personal item, so we’d recommend one each rather than sharing. Most people keep one on the desk and one in their bag.

 Most people notice something the very first time — slower, calmer, less switched-on. Use it whenever you need to come down a notch: the afternoon slump, the commute home, the wind-down before bed.

A few times a day is plenty, and there’s no streak to keep or program to finish.

You’re covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee. Try it for a month, and if it isn’t helping you switch off, send it back for a full refund — no awkward questions.

Resta uses gentle, adjustable resistance suitable for everyday use. If you have a respiratory condition, check with your doctor first.