breath work
noun
variants
or breathwork
: conscious, controlled breathing done especially for relaxation, meditation, or therapeutic purposes
Yoga is a 5,000-year-old physical and philosophical discipline from India that joins the mind and body together through breath work, or pranayama, and postures, or asanas.—
Hilary E. MacGregor
Hilary E. MacGregorSome general principles of breathwork are: make your breathing slower, deeper, quieter, and more regular whenever you think about it; deepen the exhalation phase of breathing by squeezing more air out of the lungs at the end of each breath … and keep your attention on the breath more of the time.—Andrew Weil
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Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025
My answers, along with a check of my pulse, form the basis of my treatment itinerary, which includes daily four-hand oil massages, acupuncture, and sessions devoted to cupping, yogic posture, breath work, and meditation.
—Prasad Ramamurthy, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Feb. 2024
Morning poolside wellness experiences vary by day and include offerings like the sound bath, breath work, yoga flow, mat Pilates, and qigong.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2025
Plus, there’s a daily mantra that complements the breath work element.
—Kristin Canning, SELF, 25 Feb. 2025
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breath work
noun
variants
or breathwork
: conscious, controlled breathing done especially for relaxation, meditation, or therapeutic purposes
Western practitioners believe yoga's deeply relaxing breath work allows the body's healing abilities to take over.—Norine Dworkin, Psychology Today
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