Breathwork
Breathwork
Breathwork (/ˈbrɛθwɜːrk/) is a broad term for various practices involving conscious control and manipulation of breathing patterns.
Etymology
The term "breathwork" is derived from the words "breath," which comes from the Old English brǣþ meaning "exhaled air or odour," and "work," which comes from the Old English weorc meaning "something done, discrete act performed by someone, action (whether voluntary or required), proceeding, business."
Definition
Breathwork is a method of breath control that is meant to give rise to altered states of consciousness, and to have an effect on physical and mental well-being. Derived from various spiritual and pre-scientific traditions from around the world, it was pioneered in the West by Wilhelm Reich.
Types of Breathwork
There are several types of breathwork therapy, including but not limited to:
Related Terms
- Pranayama: The practice of breath control in yoga.
- Hyperventilation: Rapid or deep breathing that can occur with anxiety or panic.
- Meditation: A practice where an individual uses a technique – such as mindfulness, or focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity – to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Breathwork
- Wikipedia's article - Breathwork
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