outbreaths
Lungs emptying slowly
Outbreaths is the plural of outbreath, a breath expelled from the lungs.
The word appears in meditation and breathing exercises, where attention to the outbreath—its length, steadiness, release—matters as much as the inbreath: Focus on your outbreaths, letting each one carry tension away.
Breathing out air
- respirationGas exchange in organisms
- lungsRespiratory chest organs
- diaphragmMuscle separating chest, abdomen
- expirationEnd of validity
airflow · carbon dioxide · alveoli · bronchi · trachea · pulmonary · ventilation · nasal
Awareness of the present
- pranayamaYogic breath control technique
- vipassanaClear-seeing contemplative practice
- zenMeditative calm
- presenceState of being somewhere
focus · concentration · contemplation · stillness · centering · grounding · body scan · breathwork
Releasing one's grasp
- surrenderCease resistance, yield
- unburdeningRelieving oneself of weight
- expulsionForced permanent removal
- dischargeRelease of substance outward
tension release · yielding · loosening · clearing · detachment · catharsis · venting · decompression
Inducing a settled state
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- unwindingReleasing coiled tension
- settlingReaching resolution or rest
- softeningBecoming less firm
easing · quieting · decompressing · restfulness · tranquility · serenity · composure · peace
Rhythmic pulse or pattern
- tempoRate of musical performance
- paceSpeed of movement
- flowUnbroken forward movement
- patternRecurring arrangement or template
timing · pulse · oscillation · periodicity · regularity · synchronization · counting · intervals
exhalation
Breathing out air
- respirationGas exchange in organisms
- lungsRespiratory chest organs
- diaphragmMuscle separating chest, abdomen
expiration · airflow · carbon dioxide · alveoli · bronchi · trachea · pulmonary · ventilation · nasal · mouth
mindfulness
Awareness of the present
- pranayamaYogic breath control technique
- vipassanaClear-seeing contemplative practice
- zenMeditative calm
presence · focus · concentration · contemplation · stillness · centering · grounding · body scan · breathwork
letting go
Releasing one's grasp
- surrenderCease resistance, yield
- unburdeningRelieving oneself of weight
- expulsionForced permanent removal
discharge · tension release · yielding · loosening · clearing · detachment · catharsis · venting · decompression · emotional release
calming
Inducing a settled state
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- unwindingReleasing coiled tension
- settlingReaching resolution or rest
softening · easing · quieting · decompressing · restfulness · tranquility · serenity · composure · peace · gentleness
cadence
Rhythmic pulse or pattern
pattern · timing · pulse · oscillation · periodicity · regularity · synchronization · counting · intervals
outbreathsinbreaths
Acts of inhaling
inhalations · inspirations · gasps · sniffs · inhales