What is
Breathing Therapy?

The Origin of Breathwork

Breathwork therapy encourages participants to focus on their respiration and the relationship between the lungs, body, and emotions. By strategically utilizing conscious breathing techniques and mindfulness methods, one can enter new levels of awareness and become more connected with their inner strength and spirituality.

Through this mindful practice, individuals may find greater physical health, mental/emotional clarity, stress relief, creative flow, insightful guidance and much more. The specialists at Orofacial Myology Resolutions offer various breathing therapies tailored to your individual needs and goals. We will guide you through the process of learning and mastering conscious breathing techniques so that you can gain insight into your own ways of thinking, feeling, and living.

What Conditions Can Breathwork Treat?

Breathwork is an alternative medical practice that is a powerful tool for self-discovery, allowing individuals to improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The practice can be used to address a range of conditions, ranging from depression and anxiety to chronic pain and trauma.

At Orofacial Myology Resolutions, we aim to help you find the best breathing therapy for your needs. Through our personalized approach, we can offer you an individualized program that will help you unlock new levels of self-awareness and reach a higher level of wellness.

Types of Breathwork Approaches

Types of Approaches Include:

Buteyko Breathwork

Developed by Ukrainian doctor Konstantin Buteyko in the 1950s, Buteyko Breathwork (BBT) is a therapeutic method focused on controlling the speed and volume of your breath by focusing on light, slow, and diaphragmatic nasal breathing. This technique helps reduce over-breathing, improve oxygen quality, increase oxygen absorption and reduce the individual’s respiratory rate, ultimately providing many health benefits. BBT has been used to reduce asthma symptoms, improve sleep quality, improve mental clarity and enhance overall well-being.

Oxygen Advantage Breathwork

Developed by Patrick McKeown, Oxygen Advantage (OA) is a combination of breathing exercises designed to optimize oxygen delivery in the body. This approach has two key pillars–functional breathing and exercises to simulate training at high altitude. OA may help reduce anxiety, improve sleep quality, help with focus and clarity, increase energy levels, boost sports performance, build endurance, and enhance overall physical health.

Pranayama Breathwork

This ancient practice from India uses specific breathing techniques to boost energy and nourish the body. It can be used for personal growth, as well as for physical, emotional and spiritual healing. Pranayama combines movement with breath control to help individuals attain a deeper level of relaxation and gain greater insight into their lives. The practice is believed to improve the flow of oxygen to the brain, aiding concentration and mental clarity and relieving physical tension in the body.

What Types of Breathing Techniques Are Used in Breathwork Therapy?

Breathwork therapy utilizes a variety of breathing techniques to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. These techniques are designed to help individuals access deep levels of awareness for self-exploration, personal growth, and healing. Generally speaking, these techniques involve regulating the breath in various ways to bring about a state of relaxation and greater insight. Popular breathing techniques used in breathwork therapy include deep abdominal or diaphragmatic breathing, deep slow breaths, alternate nostril breathing, and conscious connected breathing.

Diaphragmatic Breathing

This type of intentional Breathwork uses the diaphragm to take deeper breaths from the abdomen area. This technique is often used to help individuals achieve a more relaxed state and reduce stress. It is believed to provide numerous physical, mental and emotional benefits, including improved concentration and respiration rate, reduced anxiety and enhanced mood.

Alternate Nostril Breathing

This type of Breathwork is used to balance the right and left hemispheres of the brain. The aim is to provide a calming and meditative effect. To practice this breathwork technique, individuals alternate between breathing in through one nostril and then out through the other. It is believed to help reduce stress levels, induce clarity of thought, and increase mental focus.

Conscious Connected Breathing

Also referred to as circular breathing, conscious connected breathing is an intentional practice used to access deeper realms of consciousness. The aim is to help individuals explore their inner selves and gain greater insight into life’s purpose. This type of Breathwork encourages longer, slower breaths connected in a circular motion — inhaling and exhaling continuously without interruption. It is believed to bring about physical, mental, and emotional healing and to provide an overall sense of well-being.

Discover the Benefits of Breathing Therapy

Overall, breathwork therapy has a wide range of potential physical and psychological benefits. By utilizing different breathing techniques, individuals can access deeper levels of awareness in order to gain insight into their lives and promote personal growth. Whether part of a therapeutic process or simply for relaxation, Breathwork can be a powerful tool for achieving greater physical, mental and emotional health. Our breathing therapists at Orofacial Myology Resolutions are dedicated to helping individuals access the true power of Breathwork.

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