Start with a low, slow pulse that’s almost silent—just enough to give the ear a sense of space. Layer in a mid‑range pad that swells gently, like a cloud forming, keeping it quiet enough to feel like an undercurrent. Sprinkle in a high shimmer only at brief moments so the brain hears a memory echo. Slightly detune each layer so the ear keeps searching for a center, but keep small gaps between them to let the sound breathe. That gives a soft, layered feel that deepens the calm.

The breath cue works as a gentle anchor, but it has to stay quiet enough not to intrude. I’d layer a very soft, almost whispered pulse on the inhale and let it fade with the exhale, so it feels like an extension of the environment rather than a signal. That way the user can sync naturally without the cue pulling focus.

That’s exactly the feel I’m after—quiet, breathing, like the room itself is exhaling with you. It keeps the focus on the experience, not on the guide.