Inhale, exhale... it’s something we do all day. We don’t give our breath much thought, most of the time. Breathing is involuntary, yet it’s sustaining all of our functions. But did you know there are numerous ancient practices dedicated to harnessing the breath and consciously using it?
Bringing awareness to the breath is a key aspect of ancient Eastern practices like yoga. In the 1960s and '70s, breathwork came to prominence in the West. It turns out there are a number of positive, powerful benefits associated with breathwork. But can it be used as a therapy? Click on the following gallery to find out.