deep-breathing
Slow, deliberate respiration
Deep-breathing is a technique of slow, deliberate inhalation and exhalation, typically used for relaxation or stress relief.
The breath is drawn fully into the lungs, often expanding the diaphragm, then released slowly: The therapist guided her through some deep-breathing exercises.
Athletes and performers use deep-breathing to calm nerves before competition.
Awareness of the present
- zenMeditative calm
- awarenessState of perceiving reality
- presenceState of being somewhere
- focusConcentrated attention point
contemplation · mantra · centering · grounding · stillness · introspection · visualization · pranayama
Repeating sequence of events
- cadenceRhythmic pulse or pattern
- tempoRate of musical performance
- paceSpeed of movement
- timingArt of choosing moments
pattern · regularity · consistency · synchronize · rhythm · inhalation · exhalation · ratio
Pre-activity preparation routine
- cooldownGradual intensity reduction
- stretchingExtending muscles or material
- yogaMind-body exercise discipline
- pilatesControlled movement exercise method
cardio · reps · sets · aerobics · fitness · diaphragm · lungs · oxygen
Free from agitation
- exhaleExpel breath outward
- inhaleDraw air in
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- de-stressReduce mental tension
unwind · restfulness · peace · quietude · ease · repose · decompression · unwinding
Regaining what was lost
- restorationReturning something to condition
- therapyCurative mental treatment
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- rejuvenationRestoration of youthful vigor
wellness · health · treatment · stress-relief · calming · self-care · holistic · restorative
mindfulness
Awareness of the present
focus · contemplation · mantra · centering · grounding · stillness · introspection · visualization · pranayama · breathwork
cycle
Repeating sequence of events
timing · pattern · regularity · consistency · synchronize · rhythm · inhalation · exhalation · ratio · slow
warm-up
Pre-activity preparation routine
- cooldownGradual intensity reduction
- stretchingExtending muscles or material
- yogaMind-body exercise discipline
pilates · cardio · reps · sets · aerobics · fitness · diaphragm · lungs · oxygen · posture
calm
Free from agitation
de-stress · unwind · restfulness · peace · quietude · ease · repose · decompression · unwinding · settling
recovery
Regaining what was lost
- restorationReturning something to condition
- therapyCurative mental treatment
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
rejuvenation · wellness · health · treatment · stress-relief · calming · self-care · holistic · restorative · soothing
deep-breathingshallow breathing
Minimal lung expansion
panting · chest breathing · gasping · hyperventilation · breath-holding
deep-breathingpanting
Rapid labored breathing
hyperventilating · gasping · labored breathing · shortness of breath · breathlessness
deep-breathingbreath-holding
Deliberate respiratory cessation
apnea · suffocation · choking · breathlessness · dyspnea
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