Conscious breathing
Conscious Breathing
Conscious breathing (pronunciation: /ˈkɒnʃəs ˈbriːðɪŋ/) is a practice that involves being fully aware of the breathing process. It is a fundamental element of many meditation and yoga practices, and is also used in various forms of psychotherapy and stress management.
Etymology
The term "conscious breathing" is derived from the English words "conscious", meaning aware or noticing, and "breathing", which refers to the process of inhaling and exhaling. The concept itself has roots in ancient Buddhist and Hindu practices, where it is often referred to as "mindful breathing" or "pranayama".
Definition
Conscious breathing is the act of focusing one's attention on the process of inhaling and exhaling. This can involve noticing the sensation of the breath as it enters and leaves the body, the rise and fall of the chest or abdomen, or even the sound of the breath. The goal is to be fully present and aware of the breath, without attempting to control or alter it in any way.
Related Terms
- 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.
- Yoga: A group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India.
- Psychotherapy: A range of treatments that can help with mental health problems, emotional challenges, and some psychiatric disorders.
- Stress Management: Techniques and psychotherapies aimed at controlling a person's level of stress, especially chronic stress, usually for the purpose of improving everyday functioning.
- Pranayama: The practice of breath control in yoga. In modern yoga as exercise, it consists of synchronising the breath with movements between asanas, but is also a distinct breathing exercise on its own, usually practised after asanas.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Conscious breathing
- Wikipedia's article - Conscious breathing
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