Breathwork
Breathwork encompasses various techniques that incorporate the intentional use of the breath. Basically, you can learn to regulate the flow of breath to balance the body and mind.
We study the effects today – but the power of breathing has long been revered in many cultures. Practices range from simple deep breathing to more advanced methods.
Breathwork is an all-natural, at-your-fingertips way to enhance your well-being!
When we breathe consciously, the mind slows down and hones into the present moment. That causes a sense of relief, allowing us to go back to our day-to-day activities feeling clear and focused.
Even the smallest break can go a long way in boosting concentration and calmness. Breathwork gives new meaning to the term: “Take a Breather!”
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Breathwork helps put the brakes on acute stress response and diverts the health problems associated with chronic stress.
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By eliciting the body’s relaxation response, deep abdominal breathing helps reduce blood pressure.
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More complex methods, such as Holotropic breathwork with a trained instructor, have been linked to enhancing addiction recovery as well as supporting the cathartic release of stress and trauma.
Conscious breathing practices for the purpose of physical, psychological, emotional, and even spiritual healing can be found in many places and time periods across the globe.
Most notably, breathwork has been continually practiced in China, India, Japan, and Tibet for healing and maintaining good health. Evidence of breathwork dates back to 2700 B.C.E. in China and 3000 B.C.E. in India. The practices have since been refined for modern use and supported by evidence-based results.
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