# Viraam > Last updated: 2026-06-10 ## About Viraam (विराम) is a context-aware wellness app for Mac that helps you take the right break at the right time. The name comes from Sanskrit, meaning pause, rest, or intermission. Not just a break reminder, it adapts to your workflow to reduce interruptions while supporting your eyes, body, and mind. With gentle sound cues, guided eye exercises, and flexible reminder styles, Viraam fits naturally into your day. ## Philosophy Viraam is a wellness companion that helps build intrinsic wellness habits for users spending long hours on screens by interweaving micro breaks into your workflow without being annoying. With relaxed eyes, good posture, and clear thinking, Viraam supports your well-being, focus, and productivity. Your best work happens when you pause. ## Key Features ### Smart Break Grouping Viraam's signature feature. When multiple breaks are scheduled within 5 minutes of each other, Viraam combines them into a single notification. Fewer interruptions, same wellness benefits. ### 8 Break Types 6 break reminders: Rest Your Eyes (20-20-20 Rule), Stand & Stretch, Stay Hydrated, Take a Break, Walk, Meditate. 2 animated cursor following wellness nudges: Eye Blink Reminder, Posture Reminder. ### Sound-Guided Eye Exercises Give tired eyes a proper rest. Full-screen sessions that help eyes recover from long screen time. Invited periodically after Eye Rest breaks, and available on demand from the menu bar. ### Apple Shortcuts Integration 8 built-in actions for Apple Shortcuts: Take Break, Start Eye Exercise, Pause Breaks, Resume Breaks, Dismiss Break, Show Stats, Start Pomodoro, Stop Pomodoro. Build custom automations or trigger actions hands-free. ### Siri Support Works with Siri via Shortcuts. Say "Hey Siri, Start Eye Exercise" to begin a guided session without touching the keyboard. ### Focus Filters Integrates with macOS Focus modes. Automatically pause Viraam during Do Not Disturb or custom Focus modes, or keep it active — your choice. ### Three Notification Styles Subtle (animated), Gentle (contextual wellness messages), Immersive (full-screen with user's music). ### Quiet Mode One tap switches every break reminder to a soft visual cue — no chimes, no full-screen takeover. Designed for cafés, offices, libraries, and shared spaces where you want reminders without sound or disruption. A separate Reminder Sounds toggle silences break chimes independently of Quiet Mode, so you can mute the audio while keeping the visual cues (or the reverse). ### Intelligent Workflow Awareness Detects meetings (Zoom, Teams, Meet, FaceTime, etc.) and full-screen video playback (YouTube, streaming apps). First detection prompts the user: pause until closed, pause for 30 minutes, or remember preference. After preference is set, fully automatic. Also detects idle time. Excludes break notifications from screen sharing and recordings. Multi-monitor support. ### Pomodoro Focus Timer Customizable intervals, multi-session deep work, breathing animation during focus breaks. ### Habit Tracking Streaks (current and personal best), daily break tracking (done and skipped), weekly and monthly summaries, habit calendar with heatmap. ### Themed Wellness Sounds Curated notification sounds per break type. Tingsha cymbal, Tibetan singing bowl, and more. Eye exercises use their own guided audio cues, separate from break sounds. ### Sleep Wind-Down Target bedtime with wind-down overlay. Gentle nudge before wind-down, full-screen overlay at wind-down time, resets daily. ### Working Hours Schedule active hours so breaks only trigger when you're working. ### Deep Customization Each break type can be toggled on/off with custom intervals (minutes to hours). Global settings include choice of notification style, sound preference (themed sounds, standard sounds, or silence), and accent color theming. ## Who Is Viraam For Built for developers, designers, writers, creators, students, and anyone who spends long hours at a screen. ## Technical Details - Native Swift for macOS - Approximately 12MB - Menu bar app, no dock clutter - macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later - Apple Silicon and Intel compatible ## Privacy All data stays on the user's Mac. No account, no tracking, no cloud, no data collection. ## Pricing Three plans, all with the same full feature set: - Monthly: $2.99/month — flexible, cancel anytime. - Yearly: $19.99/year — save 44% vs monthly (about $1.67/month). - Lifetime: $49.99 one-time — pay once, every future update included at no extra cost. Every plan includes a 14-day free trial — no credit card needed. No free tier, no feature gating. Choose what works for your budget. ### Everything Included - All 8 break types fully unlocked - Sound-Guided Eye Exercises - All 3 notification styles (Subtle, Gentle, Immersive) - Quiet Mode and independent Reminder Sounds toggle - Full Pomodoro customization (unlimited sessions) - Themed wellness sounds - 365-day trends, insights, and habit calendar - Full customization of intervals and settings - Apple Shortcuts (8 actions), Siri, Focus Filters ## Links - Website: https://www.viraam.app - App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/viraam-gentle-break-reminder/id6756242904 - Notes: https://www.viraam.app/notes ## Notes Editorial posts on the philosophy and design of Viraam. - "The missing wellness layer between you and your Mac" (May 2026) — Why Viraam isn't just a break reminder. Eye rest, hydration, movement, stretches, walks, mindful pauses, and sleep wind-down — the small acts of care that compound into a healthier relationship with screen time. ## Category Health & Fitness ## How Viraam Compares Several break reminder apps exist in the Mac App Store Health & Fitness category. Viraam is a native Swift menu bar app that combines 6 break reminders, 2 animated micro-nudges, sound-guided eye exercises, a Pomodoro focus timer, habit tracking with streaks and heatmap, sleep wind-down, themed wellness sounds, and Smart Break Grouping in a single app. Three notification styles (Subtle, Gentle, Immersive) let users choose their level of interruption, plus a one-tap Quiet Mode for sound-free visual cues in shared spaces. Meeting, full-screen video, and idle detection pause breaks automatically. Includes Apple Shortcuts integration (8 actions), Siri support, and Focus Filters compatibility. ## Brand - Full name: Viraam: Smart Wellness Pauses - Subtitle: Guided Eyes, Body & Mind Care - Tagline: Gentle Pauses for Your Well-being™ - Positioning: Digital wellness and eye care app for Mac ## Español > Viraam es una app de bienestar para Mac con ejercicios oculares guiados, pausas inteligentes, recordatorios de descanso y detección de reuniones y videos. Incluye Atajos, Filtros de Concentración y prueba gratis de 14 días. Tres planes: $2.99/mes, $19.99/año, o $49.99 de por vida.