Explore the Science of Breathwork

Discover Research and Articles on the Power of Conscious Breathing

Welcome to our dedicated resource page, where we explore the transformative power of breathwork and diaphragmatic breathing. Here at the Transformational Breath Foundation, we believe in empowering our community with knowledge and scientific insights that illuminate the benefits and techniques of conscious breathing. Whether you are new to breathwork or seeking to deepen your practice, this collection of articles and research will support your journey toward wellness and enhanced self-awareness. Explore the evidence behind breathwork’s ability to improve mental, emotional, and physical health, and see how integrating these practices can profoundly change your life and those around you.

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Groundbreaking Research and Insightful Articles on Breathwork

Increased Oxygen Saturation through Deep Breathing Exercise and Active Range of Motion in Congestive Heart Failure Patients

Nirmalasari, Novita. (2020). Increased Oxygen Saturation through Deep Breathing Exercise and Active Range of Motion in Congestive Heart Failure Patients. Jurnal Ners dan Kebidanan Indonesia. 7. 68. 10.21927/jnki.2019.7(2).68-73. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341240649_Increased_Oxygen_Saturation_through_Deep_Breathing_Exercise_and_Active_Range_of_Motion_in_Congestive_Heart_Failure_Patients

This study investigates the impact of deep breathing and active range of motion exercises on oxygen saturation in patients with congestive heart failure. It demonstrates that these non-pharmacological interventions can significantly enhance oxygen saturation, offering a practical method to improve respiratory function and overall oxygenation in these patients. The exercises were shown to increase oxygen saturation by 1.69%, underscoring their potential as effective therapeutic options in managing heart failure symptoms.

Brief structured respiration practices enhance mood and reduce physiological arousal

Balban, M. Y., Neri, E., Kogon, M. M., Weed, L., Nouriani, B., Jo, B., Holl, G., Zeitzer, J. M., Spiegel, D., & Huberman, A. D. (2023). Brief structured respiration practices enhance mood and reduce physiological arousal. Cell Reports Medicine, 4(1), 100895. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xcrm.2022.100895

This study contrasts the effects of daily five-minute breathwork exercises with mindfulness meditation, focusing on mood and anxiety over one month. It highlights cyclic sighing, a breathwork technique with prolonged exhalations, as notably effective in enhancing mood and lowering respiratory rates, positioning it as a promising stress management practice.

Breathing exercises: influence on breathing patterns and thoracoabdominal motion in healthy subjects

Vieira, D. S., Mendes, L. P., Elmiro, N. S., Velloso, M., Britto, R. R., & Parreira, V. F. (2014). Breathing exercises: influence on breathing patterns and thoracoabdominal motion in healthy subjects.
Brazilian journal of physical therapy,
18(6), 544–552. https://doi.org/10.1590/bjpt-rbf.2014.0048

This study assesses the impact of specific breathing exercises on respiratory mechanics in healthy individuals. The findings suggest that these exercises can significantly alter tidal volume and respiratory rate, with diaphragmatic breathing notably increasing abdominal movement, potentially enhancing lung ventilation efficiency.

The Effect of Diaphragmatic Breathing on Attention, Negative Affect and Stress in Healthy Adults

Xiao Ma et al. "The Effect of Diaphragmatic Breathing on Attention, Negative Affect and Stress in Healthy Adults."
Frontiers in Psychology, 8 (2017). https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2017.00874.

Diaphragmatic breathing can improve sustained attention, reduce negative affect, and lower cortisol levels in healthy adults.

Effects of diaphragmatic deep breathing exercises on prehypertensive or hypertensive adults: A literature review.

Katherine Ka-Yin Yau et al. "Effects of diaphragmatic deep breathing exercises on prehypertensive or hypertensive adults: A literature review.." Complementary therapies in clinical practice, 43 (2021): 101315 .
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2021.101315.

Diaphragmatic breathing reduces blood pressure, heart rate, and anxiety in hypertensive or prehypertensive individuals.

Deep diaphragmatic breathing: rehabilitation exercises for the asthmatic patient.

M. Girodo et al. "Deep diaphragmatic breathing: rehabilitation exercises for the asthmatic patient.."
Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 73 8 (1992): 717-20 . https://doi.org/10.5555/URI:PII:000399939290204A.

Deep diaphragmatic breathing training results in significant reductions in medication use and intensity of asthmatic symptoms, and a nearly 300% increase in time spent in physical activities.

Psycho-Physiological Effects of Slow Breathing

Front. Hum. Neurosci., 07 September 2018. Sec. Brain Health and Clinical Neuroscience. Volume 12 - 2018 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2018.00353

This systematic review discusses the effects of slow breathing techniques on both brain activity (measured by EEG and fMRI) and autonomic activity (like heart rate variability). It emphasizes how slow breathing can positively impact both physiological and psychological states, making it a useful practice for enhancing well-being.

Breathwork Interventions for Adults with Clinically Diagnosed Anxiety Disorders: A Scoping Review

Banushi B, Brendle M, Ragnhildstveit A, Murphy T, Moore C, Egberts J, Robison R. Breathwork Interventions for Adults with Clinically Diagnosed Anxiety Disorders: A Scoping Review.
Brain Sciences. 2023; 13(2):256. https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci13020256

A scoping review examined various breathwork interventions for adults with clinically diagnosed anxiety disorders, finding significant improvements in anxiety symptoms. The study highlights the potential of breathwork as a feasible and accessible treatment option for anxiety, providing a robust basis for its clinical utility.

Efficacy of diaphragmatic breathing exercise on respiratory, cognitive, and motor function outcomes in patients with stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abdullahi, A., Wong, T. W., & Ng, S. S. (2023). Efficacy of diaphragmatic breathing exercise on respiratory, cognitive, and motor function outcomes in patients with stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Frontiers in Neurology, 14.

https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2023.1233408

The systematic review and meta-analysis

the impact of diaphragmatic breathing exercises on patients with stroke, focusing on respiratory, cognitive, and motor functions. The findings highlight the potential of targeted respiratory exercises to enhance recovery in neurological conditions.

Breathwork Interventions for Adults with Clinically Diagnosed Anxiety Disorders: A Scoping Review

Banushi B, Brendle M, Ragnhildstveit A, Murphy T, Moore C, Egberts J, Robison R. Breathwork Interventions for Adults with Clinically Diagnosed Anxiety Disorders: A Scoping Review.

Brain Sciences

. 2023; 13(2):256. https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci13020256

An overview of the effects of high ventilation breathwork practices was detailed, focusing on various breathing exercises and their multifaceted origins. It broadly outlines how different breathwork practices can affect health, which might be useful to explain diverse breathwork techniques and their benefits.

Strategies in activating lymphatic system to promote lymph flow on lymphedema symptoms in breast cancer survivors: A randomized controlled trial

Du, X., Li, Y., Fu, L., Chen, H., Zhang, X., Shui, Y., Zhang, A., Feng, X., & Fu, M. R. (2022). Strategies in activating lymphatic system to promote lymph flow on lymphedema symptoms in breast cancer survivors: A randomized controlled trial. Frontiers in Oncology, 12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2022.1015387

This study examines the effectiveness of a therapeutic program in activating the lymphatic system to manage lymphedema symptoms in breast cancer survivors. The findings suggest that targeted muscle tightening and breathing exercises can significantly enhance lymph flow, offering a non-invasive option to alleviate lymphedema.

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