Breathwork
Breathwork refers to a variety of practices that utilize 'conscious breathing' as a therapeutic means of attaining physical, spiritual, and/or psychological benefits. Conscious breathing occurs when a person, in a relaxed position, focuses on their inhales and exhales and slowly alters them. Speeding up or slowing down the breath at will, depending on the guidelines of the specific breathwork practice they are following. It is often used as a tool for achieving deep meditative states, but also can be effectively used to assist in pacing of rigorous exercise, such as running or aerobics. Regular practice of some breathwork techniques can assist in stress relief and mental clarity.