Getting Started with the App

If you’ve just downloaded the app and need some tips to smoothly navigate through the different menus of Petit BamBou, these lines are for you. We'll explain how to use the app in 5 steps. Let’s get started!
 

1- Create Account / Sign in 

2- Home Screen - "Session" Menu

3- "Breathing" Menu

4- "Catalog" Menu

5- "Sounds" Menu

6- "Me" Menu

First things first: make sure the app is downloaded on your device. Petit BamBou is available on all digital devices, whether tablet or smartphone. 

1- Create Account /Sign in

Once the app is installed, tap the "Petit BamBou" icon to launch it. You will arrive directly on this home screen: 
 

• If you already have an account, click on "Log In" and enter the email address and password associated with your account.

• If this is your first time signing in, you can click on "Create an account" and set up your Petit BamBou account in just a few clicks using an email address and password, a Facebook or Apple account, and that’s it!
   

At the bottom of your screen, you will find 5 main menus to navigate the app:

- Session: the home screen 

- Breathing: to access breathing exercises like cardiac coherence,

- Catalog: to access all our meditation, breathing, self-hypnosis, and sophrology programs,

- Ambiances: to access the ambient sounds catalog,

- Me: where you will find your history and account settings.

2- Home Screen - "Session" Menu

You’re in, congratulations! You’ve arrived at the Petit BamBou home page.

In the first tab, "Session", which is the default tab you land on once signed in, you will find:

- your last ongoing program, called "Discover" if you are using the free version, and "Guided" if you are a subscriber, shown in the menu at the top center,

- the free meditation titled "Free" in the side menu at the top right,

- the meditation of the day, under the name "Daily" in the menu at the top left.

3- "Breathing" Menu

In the second tab, you will find our breathing tool where you can choose the duration, breathing technique, sound guide, ambiance, and visual.

Customizing the audio guide and adding ambient sounds are features available only to subscribers.

4- "Catalog" Menu

In the third tab at the bottom,titled "Catalog", you will find plenty of content:

• in the first section, "Ongoing", all the programs you are currently following are listed,
   

• in the "Tools" section: all available tools such as Calming breath, meditation reminders, stories, as well as your favorites. Don't hesitate to swipe right to see all the options.
   

• finally, you'll find our complete catalog of programs organized by themes (progression, emotions, mind, etc.). Here again, feel free to swipe right to explore all available programs in each category. 

By clicking on the program of your choice, you can launch it and let yourself be guided by the instructor's voice. Once the session has started, remember that you can pause, fast-forward, rewind, or jump to the next session

5- "Sounds" Menu

In the fourth tab, "Sounds", you'll find all our homemade ambient sounds. Once again, swipe right so you don't miss anything.

6- "Me" Menu

Finally, in the last tab "Me," you can view your history, appreciate your progress, and share it if you wish.

By clicking on the settings gear at the top right, you will have access to all your account information:

- the email associated with your account: essential for logging in

- your password, which you can change here,

- manage subscription: to subscribe if you wish, check your subscription duration, or cancel it.

- Preferences: allows you to adjust several app settings, including managing email and notification preferences from Petit BamBou.

If you return to the "ME" tab at the bottom right and click the bubble at the top left, you will have access to our FAQ and you can even contact us directly.