calm-relaxation
Use when creating animations that soothe users, reduce anxiety, or create peaceful, meditative experiences.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/dylantarre/animation-principles --skill calm-relaxation- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads calm-relaxation automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Calm & Relaxation Animation
Create animations that soothe, settle, and create peaceful user experiences.
Emotional Goal
Calm emerges from slow, gentle, predictable motion. Relaxation comes from animations that breathe, flow naturally, and never demand attention or create tension.
Disney Principles for Calm
Squash & Stretch
Very subtle (2-5%). Gentle breathing or pulsing rather than bouncing. Soft, organic deformation like clouds or water.
Anticipation
Long, gradual preparation (200-400ms). Slow builds create no surprises. Everything telegraphed well in advance.
Staging
Soft focus, ambient positioning. No aggressive attention-grabbing. Elements share space harmoniously without competition.
Straight Ahead Action
Gentle, organic flow for ambient animations. Drifting clouds, floating particles, subtle gradients—natural randomness.
Follow Through & Overlapping Action
Extended, graceful follow-through. Long settling times (500ms+). Elements drift to rest like leaves on water.
Slow In & Slow Out
Heavy easing on both ends. Very gradual acceleration and deceleration. cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.6, 1) for smooth, gentle motion.
Arc
Wide, sweeping curves. Gentle parabolas. Motion should flow like water or wind—never angular or abrupt.
Secondary Action
Ambient, background motion. Subtle parallax, gentle floating elements. Supporting motion that doesn't demand attention.
Timing
Slow and deliberate (400-800ms+). Long durations feel meditative. No quick movements. Breathing rhythm: 4-6 seconds per cycle.
Exaggeration
Minimal to none. Realistic, natural movements. Subtlety is calming; exaggeration creates tension.
Solid Drawing
Soft edges, rounded forms. No sharp angles. Organic shapes that feel natural and comfortable.
Appeal
Soft colors, low contrast. Gentle gradients. Rounded shapes. Natural, organic aesthetics.
Timing Recommendations
| Element | Duration | Easing |
|---|---|---|
| Fade transitions | 400-600ms | ease-in-out |
| Floating elements | 3000-5000ms | ease-in-out |
| Breathing pulse | 4000-6000ms | ease-in-out |
| Parallax drift | 800-1200ms | ease-out |
CSS Easing
--calm-gentle: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.6, 1);
--calm-float: cubic-bezier(0.37, 0, 0.63, 1);
--calm-breathe: cubic-bezier(0.45, 0, 0.55, 1);
Breathing Animation
@keyframes calm-breathe {
0%, 100% {
transform: scale(1);
opacity: 0.8;
}
50% {
transform: scale(1.02);
opacity: 1;
}
}
.breathing-element {
animation: calm-breathe 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
When to Use
- Meditation and wellness apps
- Loading states for long processes
- Ambient backgrounds
- Reading experiences
- Night mode transitions
- Healthcare interfaces
- Onboarding welcome screens
- Success states that don't need celebration
FAQ
What does the calm-relaxation skill do?
Use when creating animations that soothe users, reduce anxiety, or create peaceful, meditative experiences.
How do I install calm-relaxation?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/dylantarre/animation-principles --skill calm-relaxation in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/calm-relaxation/ (personal) or .claude/skills/calm-relaxation/ (project).
Which AI agents can use calm-relaxation?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is calm-relaxation safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains calm-relaxation?
It is published by dylantarre in dylantarre/animation-principles. It has 522 recorded installs.
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