Breathwork
Pranayama, holotropic, Wim Hof, and conscious breathing.
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69 termsPranayama
Yogic breath control techniques to regulate life force energy (prana) and prepare the mind for meditation.
Holotropic Breathwork
An intense breathing technique using accelerated breathing and music to induce altered states of consciousness.
Wim Hof Method
A practice combining specific breathing techniques, cold exposure, and commitment to improve health and resilience.
Rebirthing Breathwork
A connected breathing technique designed to release suppressed emotions and access early memories.
Kapalabhati
Skull-shining breath—a cleansing practice of rapid, forceful exhales followed by passive inhales.
Nadi Shodhana
Alternate nostril breathing—a balancing technique that purifies the energy channels.
Breath of Fire
A rapid, rhythmic breathing technique from Kundalini yoga that energizes and detoxifies.
Box Breathing
A calming technique: inhale, hold, exhale, hold—each for equal counts.
4-7-8 Breathing
A relaxation technique: inhale 4 counts, hold 7, exhale 8—promotes sleep.
Ujjayi Breath
Ocean breath—a slight throat constriction creating a soft sound during breathing.
Bhastrika
Bellows breath—rapid, forceful inhales and exhales to energize and heat the body.
Sitali
Cooling breath—inhaling through a curled tongue to reduce body heat.
Sitkari
Hissing breath—inhaling through clenched teeth for cooling and calming.
Brahmari
Bee breath—humming on the exhale to calm the mind and nervous system.
Kumbhaka
Breath retention—holding the breath to build energy and develop prana control.
Antar Kumbhaka
Internal breath retention—holding after a full inhale.
Bahir Kumbhaka
External breath retention—holding after a full exhale.
Sama Vritti
Equal breathing—matching the length of inhale and exhale for balance.
Vishama Vritti
Unequal breathing—varying the ratio of inhale, hold, and exhale.
Transformational Breathwork
A healing modality using connected breathing to release trauma and open the body.
Coherent Breathing
Breathing at 5 breaths per minute to optimize heart rate variability.
Tummo
Tibetan inner heat practice—generating body heat through breath and visualization.
Rebirthing Breathwork
Conscious connected breathing to release suppressed emotions and trauma.
Vivation
A circular breathing technique for integrating suppressed emotions.
Transformational Breath
A connected breathing technique opening the respiratory system fully.
Clarity Breathwork
A conscious breathing practice for emotional clearing and spiritual insight.
Biodynamic Breathwork
Integrating breath, movement, sound, and touch for trauma release.
Shamanic Breathwork
A breathing practice inducing altered states for healing and vision.
Neurodynamic Breathwork
A holotropic-style practice using breath and music for non-ordinary states.
Breathwork Journey
An extended session of conscious breathing for profound inner exploration.
Holotropic Breathwork
Deep rapid breathing for non-ordinary states of consciousness.
Rebirthing Breathwork
Connected circular breathing for releasing birth trauma.
Wim Hof Method
Combination of breathing, cold exposure, and commitment.
Tummo
Tibetan inner heat practice generating warmth through breath.
Bhastrika
Bellows breath—vigorous breathing for energy and detoxification.
Kapalabhati
Skull-shining breath—rapid exhalations cleansing the respiratory system.
Sitali
Cooling breath through a curled tongue for reducing body heat.
Sitkari
Hissing breath through teeth for cooling and calming.
Bhramari
Bee breath—humming exhalation calming the nervous system.
Surya Bhedana
Right nostril breathing for activating solar energy.
Chandra Bhedana
Left nostril breathing for activating lunar, cooling energy.
Kumbhaka
Breath retention—holding breath to build prana and focus.
Antara Kumbhaka
Internal breath retention after inhalation.
Bahya Kumbhaka
External breath retention after exhalation.
Viloma
Interrupted breathing with pauses during inhale or exhale.
Sama Vritti
Equal ratio breathing—same length inhale and exhale.
Visama Vritti
Unequal breathing ratios for specific effects.
Box Breathing
Four-part breathing (inhale-hold-exhale-hold) for calm focus.
Coherent Breathing
Five breaths per minute for heart-brain coherence.
4-7-8 Breathing
Dr. Weil's relaxation technique: inhale 4, hold 7, exhale 8.
Physiological Sigh
Double inhale followed by long exhale for rapid calm.
Transformational Breath
Diaphragmatic breathing for emotional release and integration.
Clarity Breathwork
Conscious connected breathing for healing and awakening.
Breath of Fire
Kundalini yoga rapid breathing through the nose.
Simhasana Breath
Forceful exhale with tongue out releasing tension.
Holotropic Breathwork
Accelerated breathing inducing non-ordinary states.
Transformational Breath
Full connected breathing for emotional release.
Clarity Breathwork
Circular breathing for mental clarity and insight.
Biodynamic Breathwork
Combining breath with movement and touch for trauma release.
Conscious Connected Breathing
Continuous breath without pause between inhale and exhale.
Shamanic Breathwork
Breathing practice combined with shamanic journeying.
Neurodynamic Breathwork
Breath practice targeting nervous system regulation.
SOMA Breath
Rhythmic breathing with music and breath holds.
Box Breathing
Equal-ratio breathing creating calm and focus.
Physiological Sigh
Double inhale with long exhale for instant calm.
Tummo Breathing
Tibetan inner heat practice generating warmth.
Coherent Breathing
Five breaths per minute for heart-brain coherence.
Resonance Breathing
Breathing at your optimal resonance frequency.
Ocean Breath (Ujjayi)
Victorious breath with gentle throat constriction.
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