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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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
His meditation includes breath work, visualization and intention-setting before his day begins.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
The transformative experience of a stay at Miraval is furthered by practices like meditation, breath work, mindful movement, nature immersion, and equine therapy, which are also designed to heighten attention and build mindfulness.
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Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
Daily complimentary wellness classes include breath work, flying meditation, and sound healing.
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Christina Liao,
Vogue,
23 Apr. 2026
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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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