Breathwork

Using breathing patterns to shift physiological state.

What it is

Structured breathing techniques ranging from slow regulation to intensive sessions.

Community experience

Anxiety, stress, emotional release and nervous-system regulation.

Community experience

Fast-acting, drug-free, easy to practise daily.

Current evidence

Slow-breathing research is reasonably supportive; intensive styles are far less studied.

Current evidence

Intensive formats are not gentle and are not for everyone.

Hyperventilation-based styles carry risks for people with cardiovascular, respiratory, pregnancy or seizure considerations.

This page is educational. It is not a protocol, a dose recommendation, or a suggestion to obtain any controlled substance.