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breathwork

American  
[breth-wurk] / ˈbrɛθˌwɜrk /

noun

  1. controlled breathing used as an exercise or therapy to relax the body or mind.


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At first, the yoga and breathwork were easy.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 15, 2026

And I should—post-matcha, I spent 6.5 minutes barefoot in an immersive audiovisual “uplifting” guided breathwork program.

From Slate May 8, 2026

While she doesn't buy into all the techniques on socials, Eirian says there are parts of her practice that use breathwork, eye movements and tapping.

From BBC Nov. 8, 2025

When the external ladder feels shaky, many turn inward or sideways, experimenting with astrology, breathwork, or incense-lit rituals that blur the line between spirituality and self-care.

From Barron's Nov. 1, 2025

When Brendan Leier lay down for his first guided breathwork session over Zoom, he settled into a breathing rhythm, keeping a fast pace with the music the instructor was playing.

From Salon Apr. 23, 2025

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