Intermezzo nudges you to take short, guided wellness breaks through your workday — stretch, fix your posture, rest your eyes, and check in with your mind. A brief movement between the heavier movements of your day, because you weren't built to sit hunched at a screen for eight hours straight.
A short, light interlude played between the main movements of a larger work — a graceful pause that lets everyone breathe before the next movement begins.
We've all been there — hours deep in a working session, shoulders creeping up to your ears, back slowly curling into a question mark. By the time you notice, your neck is stiff and your hips are screaming.
An intermezzo is that pause for your workday: a brief, deliberate rest that lets you set down the tension and come back a little lighter. Each break is tailored to the time of day and what your body actually needs — not just another reminder to "take a break."
Every part of Intermezzo is built to feel like a moment apart — not another notification demanding your attention.
Picks 1–3 exercises per break, mixing different body areas and adapting to the time of day. Mornings ease you in; afternoons target the tension that's built up.
Neck, shoulders, spine, chest, hips, wrists — plus eye-rest breaks for screen strain. Each one written like a friend is coaching you through it.
Per-side countdowns for stretches that need them. Just hit Start and follow along — no counting, no guessing how long to hold.
Every stretch has an illustrated stick-figure guide, and many link to short video tutorials so you can see exactly what to do.
Mid-task? Snooze and pick it back up when you're ready. Set reminders anywhere from every 15 minutes to every 2 hours — you're in control.
A soft, bowed cello swell marks the start and finish — not a notification beep. The whole break is designed to feel like a moment apart.
Over thirty-five exercises spanning every place tension likes to hide — including eye-rest breaks for screen strain — each paired with a simple illustration and a friendly, step-by-step coach.
Some breaks end with an optional, on-device check-in for your mind — short exercises grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), one of the most evidence-backed approaches for easing a busy, anxious mind.
"One thing — however tiny — that went okay since your last break?"
"Notice three things you can see, two you can hear, and one you can feel right now."
Both drawn from CBT · private & on-device — never leaves your browser
A system notification and a soft chime fire even when Chrome is in the background — so the nudge lands whether you're in Figma, a fullscreen video, or a game, not just when you're looking at a tab.
Click it to open your guided break, or hit Snooze and Intermezzo will find you again in a few minutes.
Paste a Discord or Slack webhook and your name, and Intermezzo posts a friendly note to that channel each time you finish a break — a gentle nudge for your friend group or team to move too.
Leave it blank and nothing is ever sent. Calm, private, and account-free — your data stays on your device.
Toggle reminders on, choose your interval (15 min to 2 hours), how many exercises per break, and whether to include mind moments.
A gentle notification and soft chime reach you in any app. Click to begin — or snooze and pick it up in a few minutes.
Each exercise has a description, a visual guide, and a countdown. Navigate, skip, or flow through the whole routine.
A little confetti, a kind word, and your streak ticks up — and, if you like, a note to your channel so friends move too.
Drop your right ear toward your right shoulder. Let the weight of your head do the work — no pulling. You'll feel a gentle stretch along the left side of your neck. Breathe slowly and let the tension melt with each exhale.
Intermezzo is landing on the Chrome Web Store soon — a gentle interlude on its way into your day. It'll be free & open source when it arrives.