"breathwork" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From breath + -work. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|breath|-work}} breath + -work Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} breathwork (uncountable)
  1. (psychotherapy) The use of breathing as therapy, particularly in the form of consciously controlling one's breathing rhythm. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Psychotherapy
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