breathwork
Intentional breathing practice
Breathwork is the practice of using controlled breathing techniques to affect mental, emotional, or physical states.
The term covers a range of methods—from ancient yogic practices to contemporary therapeutic approaches—used for stress relief, meditation, or altered consciousness: I started doing breathwork to help with my anxiety.
Some forms involve rapid breathing patterns; others emphasize slow, deliberate rhythm.
Awareness of the present
- pranayamaYogic breath control technique
- awarenessState of perceiving reality
- presenceState of being somewhere
- vipassanaClear-seeing contemplative practice
contemplation · stillness · insight · transcendence · samadhi · zen · mantra · chakras
Taking breath in
- exhalationBreathing out air
- cadenceRhythmic pulse or pattern
- tempoRate of musical performance
- paceSpeed of movement
timing · flow · cycle · pattern · pulse · counting · retention · ratio
Sustained single-minded attention
- attentionFocused mental awareness
- clarityState of being understandable
- alertnessActive mental awareness
- centeringPositioning at midpoint
grounding · presence · awareness · visualization · intention · discipline · reset · coherence
Pulse-elevating exercise regimen
- yogaMind-body exercise discipline
- pilatesControlled movement exercise method
- stretchingExtending muscles or material
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
training · cooldown · warmup · running · swimming · cycling · exertion · stamina
Therapeutic needle insertion
- reikiJapanese energy healing
- aromatherapyTherapeutic use of plant essences
- naturopathyAlternative healing using nature
- herbalismPlant-based healing tradition
shiatsu · hypnotherapy · reflexology · hydrotherapy · somatic · biofeedback · craniosacral · bodywork
Free from agitation
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
- de-stressReduce mental tension
unwind · rest · ease · quietude · peace · gentle · repose · softening
Curative mental treatment
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- wellnessOverall state of health
- transformationThorough change in form
- integrationCombining into a whole
somatic · regulation · catharsis · processing · rebirthing · self-care · balance · vitality
mindfulness
Awareness of the present
- pranayamaYogic breath control technique
- awarenessState of perceiving reality
- presenceState of being somewhere
vipassana · contemplation · stillness · insight · transcendence · samadhi · zen · mantra · chakras · kundalini
inhalation
Taking breath in
- exhalationBreathing out air
- cadenceRhythmic pulse or pattern
- tempoRate of musical performance
pace · timing · flow · cycle · pattern · pulse · counting · retention · ratio · coherent
concentration
Sustained single-minded attention
- attentionFocused mental awareness
- clarityState of being understandable
- alertnessActive mental awareness
centering · grounding · presence · awareness · visualization · intention · discipline · reset · coherence · regulation
cardio
Pulse-elevating exercise regimen
- yogaMind-body exercise discipline
- pilatesControlled movement exercise method
- stretchingExtending muscles or material
endurance · training · cooldown · warmup · running · swimming · cycling · exertion · stamina · conditioning
acupuncture
Therapeutic needle insertion
- reikiJapanese energy healing
- aromatherapyTherapeutic use of plant essences
- naturopathyAlternative healing using nature
herbalism · shiatsu · hypnotherapy · reflexology · hydrotherapy · somatic · biofeedback · craniosacral · bodywork · holistic
calm
Free from agitation
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
de-stress · unwind · rest · ease · quietude · peace · gentle · repose · softening · release
therapy
Curative mental treatment
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- wellnessOverall state of health
- transformationThorough change in form
integration · somatic · regulation · catharsis · processing · rebirthing · self-care · balance · vitality · rejuvenation
- therapeutic yogayoga therapy, restorative yoga, prenatal yoga, chair yoga, hatha yoga
- relaxationrelax, naps, break, rest, calm
- breathinginhalation, exhalation, inhale, exhale, respiration
- spiritualitysacred, enlightened, divine, holy, spiritual growth
- wellnesshealthy, wellness, fitness, exercise, nutrition
- yogaasana, asanas, pranayama, yoga class, yoga pose
breathworkbreath-holding
Deliberate respiratory cessation
apnea · suffocation · asphyxiation · strangulation · airway obstruction
breathworkweight training
Exercise using resistance loads
strength training · aerobic exercise · resistance training · high-intensity interval training · CrossFit
work, worker, breath, breathe, breathing, workable, breathed, breathtaking, breaths