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

From Slate • May 8, 2026

"If I had learned more about breathwork when I was younger or how to properly breathe, it would have been a huge help," she says.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

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

“The breathwork was completely somatic, like no thoughts going in,” he said.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2025

Today in L.A., cacao ceremonies are often paired with other healing modalities like breathwork, yoga, meditation and dance.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2025

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