Aimee Hartley, like most people, thought she knew how to breathe – she had, after all, been doing it all her life. There are other methods, including Buteyko and holotropic, as well as the ancient pranayama, or breath control practice, in yoga. One of the stars of the breathwork world is Wim Hof, who advocates breathing exercises alongside cold therapy and meditation. There has also been a rise in the use of breathing exercises to help people with asthma. Teaching children breathing exercises helps them to improve concentration and reduce stress and anxiety (posed by a model).

Source: The Guardian August 26, 2020 09:00 UTC