The dataset contains various breathing techniques along with their descriptions, duration, primary focus areas, and difficulty levels. It aims to provide information useful for individuals seeking to practice or learn about different breathing methods for relaxation, mindfulness, or health improvement.
| Technique | Description | Duration (seconds) | Focus | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diaphragmatic Breathing | Breathing deeply into the diaphragm. | 30 | Abdomen | Easy |
| Box Breathing | Inhale, hold, exhale, hold for equal counts. | 60 | Chest | Moderate |
| 4-7-8 Breathing | Inhale for 4, hold for 7, exhale for 8 seconds. | 60 | Mindfulness | Moderate |
| Alternate Nostril Breathing | Breathe alternately through each nostril. | 60 | Nasal passages | Moderate |
| Belly Breathing | Focus on expanding the belly while inhaling. | 30 | Abdomen | Easy |
| Pursed Lip Breathing | Inhale through the nose, exhale through pursed lips. | 30 | Lungs | Easy |
| Resonant Breathing | Deep, slow, and steady breathing to promote calm. | 60 | Whole body | Moderate |
| Heartbeat Breathing | Match breath with heartbeat rhythm. | 60 | Heart | Challenging |
| Mindful Breathing | Focus fully on the breath without distractions. | 60 | Mindfulness | Easy |
| Progressive Relaxation Breathing | Integrate breathing with progressive muscle relaxation. | 120 | Mind-body | Challenging |
| Yogic Breathing (Pranayama) | Focused breathing techniques from yoga. | 90 | Energy flow | Moderate |
| Visualizations with Breathing | Combine calming visuals with breathwork. | 120 | Mindfulness | Moderate |
| Deep Breathing | Inhale deeply through the nose and exhale slowly. | 30 | Chest | Easy |
| Counting Breaths | Count each breath to maintain focus and calm. | 60 | Mindfulness | Easy |
| Ocean Breathing (Ujjayi) | Breath sounds like ocean waves, calming the mind. | 90 | Sound | Moderate |
| Capacitor Breathing | Breathe in to fill the body with energy, exhale to release. | 60 | Energy | Moderate |
| Expanded Breath | Inhale deeply while expanding the ribcage. | 60 | Chest | Moderate |
| Breath Retention | Hold breath after inhalation for calmness. | 45 | Mindfulness | Challenging |
| Breath of Fire | Rapid, rhythmic breath to energize and clear the mind. | 60 | Energy | Challenging |
| Chakra Breathing | Focus breathing on different energy centers of the body. | 120 | Energy flow | Challenging |
| Calm Breath | Gentle, slow breaths focused on being present. | 60 | Mindfulness | Easy |
| Visualization Breathing | Inhale while visualizing positive energy, exhale negativity. | 90 | Visualization | Moderate |
| Self-Compassion Breathing | Inhale self-love, exhale self-judgment. | 90 | Emotional health | Moderate |
| Environment Awareness Breathing | Inhale awareness of surroundings, exhale tension. | 60 | Mindfulness | Easy |
| Affirmation Breathing | Combine deep breaths with positive affirmations. | 90 | Mindfulness | Moderate |
| Windshield Wiper Breathing | Move side to side while focusing on breath. | 60 | Mindful movement | Moderate |
| Breathing with Guided Meditation | Focus on breath through a guided meditation. | 300 | Mindfulness | Varies |
| Morning Breathing Routine | Quick deep breath routine to start the day. | 120 | Energy | Easy |
| Evening Wind-Down Breathing | Slow deep breaths to prepare for sleep. | 120 | Rest | Easy |
| Calming Breath (Calm Ujjayi) | Soft and gentle Ujjayi breath for relaxation. | 90 | Mindfulness | Moderate |
| Counting down Breaths | Count down from 10 with each exhale to calm down. | 60 | Mindfulness | Easy |
| Nature Connection Breathing | Breathe deeply while connecting with nature. | 120 | Mindfulness | Moderate |
| Relaxing Humming Breathing | Inhale deeply and hum while exhaling for calm. | 90 | Sound | Moderate |
| Emotion Release Breathing | Inhale positive emotions, exhale negativity. | 90 | Emotional health | Moderate |
| Shared Breathing in Pairs | Breathe in sync with a partner in meditation. | 180 | Connection | Moderate |
| Floating Breathing | Imagine floating while breathing deeply. | 120 | Visualization | Easy |
| Compassionate Breathing | Inhale compassion for self and others, exhale doubt. | 90 | Emotional health | Moderate |
| Slow Breathing using a Metronome | Inhale and exhale at a steady rate with a beat. | 120 | Focus | Moderate |
| Breath Awareness Exercise | Simply notice your breath and sensations. | 60 | Mindfulness | Easy |
| Breathing with Music | Breathe in rhythm with calming music or beats. | 120 | Sound | Moderate |
| Mantra Breathing | Repeat a calming mantra with each breath. | 90 | Mindfulness | Moderate |
| Gratitude Breathing | Inhale gratitude, exhale resentment. | 90 | Emotional health | Moderate |
| Mindful Sipping and Breathing | Sip tea/water while focusing on breath. | 90 | Mindfulness | Easy |
| Breathwork with a Purpose | Identify a purpose for your breathwork session. | 120 | Mindfulness | Moderate |
| Body Scan Breathing | Scan body while breathing to release tension. | 120 | Mind-body | Moderate |
| Awareness through Different Breaths | Use various breaths to enhance awareness. | 120 | Focus | Challenging |
| Breath of Joy | Inhale deeply, stretch arms out as you exhale with joy. | 90 | Mindfulness | Moderate |
| Integrative Breathing | Incorporate breathing with gentle movements. | 120 | Mind-body | Moderate |
| Visualization with Breath Counting | Count breaths while visualizing calm places. | 120 | Mindfulness | Moderate |
| Dr. Andrew Weil's 4-7-8 Breath | Utilize Dr. Weil's deep breathing technique. | 60 | Mindfulness | Moderate |
| Spherical Breathing | Visualize breathing in a spherical motion. | 90 | Visualization | Moderate |
| Slow Breaths for Energy | Slow breaths to refresh energy levels. | 60 | Energy | Easy |
| Breathing with Awareness | Become aware of each breath occurring. | 60 | Mindfulness | Easy |
| Breath Syncing with Heartbeat | Focus breaths to match heart rate. | 60 | Mindfulness | Challenging |
| Grounding Breath | Focus on the earth beneath while breathing. | 60 | Mindfulness | Easy |
| Sticky Note Breathing | Breathe calmly while looking at sticky notes with reminders. | 90 | Mindfulness | Easy |
| Color Breathing | Visualize colors while inhaling different energies. | 120 | Visualization | Moderate |
| Deep and Alternate Breathing | Integrate deep and alternate nostril breathing. | 120 | Moderate | Challenging |
| Balloon Breathing | Imagine filling a balloon with your breath. | 60 | Visualization | Easy |
| Time Capsule Breathing | Inhale capturing the moment, exhale letting go. | 120 | Mindfulness | Moderate |
| Ocean Wave Breathing | Breathe in sync with waves crashing. | 90 | Sound | Moderate |
| Controlled Sighing | Take deep, dramatic inhales and long exhales like a sigh. | 60 | Mindfulness | Easy |
| Future Self Breathing | Breathe while imagining your preferred future self. | 120 | Motivation | Moderate |
| Creative Visualization Breathing | Use breath to tap into creativity and ideas. | 120 | Mindfulness | Challenging |
| Chair Breath | Practice focused breathing while sitting in a chair. | 60 | Mindfulness | Easy |
| Sound Healing Breathing | Breathe in sync with healing frequencies or tones. | 120 | Sound | Moderate |
| Even Breathing Exercise | Ensure inhaling and exhaling are equal in duration. | 60 | Mindfulness | Easy |
| Gratitude and Forgiveness Breathing | Inhale gratitude, exhale forgiveness. | 90 | Emotional health | Moderate |
| Peaceful Afternoon Breathing | Take a few minutes outside to breathe gently and relax. | 120 | Mindfulness | Easy |
| Intuitive Breathing | Allow the body to guide the breathing pace and depth. | 90 | Mindfulness | Challenging |
| Breath Awareness through Movement | Integrate breath with gentle movements or yoga. | 120 | Mind-body | Challenging |
| Deep Belly Breathing in Nature | Practice deep breathing outdoors, focusing on nature. | 180 | Mindfulness | Moderate |
| Guided Breathing for Sleep | Use a guided audio for breathing before sleep. | 240 | Rest | Moderate |
| Breathing with Grounding Objects | Focus on grounding objects while breathing deeply. | 120 | Mindfulness | Moderate |
| Healing Breath Visualization | Combine breath with healing visualizations. | 120 | Mindfulness | Challenging |
| Focused Breath and Noticing | Inhale and notice your body's sensations deeply. | 90 | Mindfulness | Moderate |
| Cloud Visualization Breathing | Imagine breathing in and out soft clouds. | 120 | Visualization | Easy |
| High-Altitude Breathing | Practice slow and deep breathing as if at high altitude. | 120 | Mindfulness | Challenging |
| Belly Breathing with Emotions | Notice feelings while practicing belly breathing. | 120 | Emotional health | Moderate |
| Positive Thinking Breath | Inhale positivity, exhale negativity. | 90 | Emotional health | Moderate |
| Slow Motion Breathing | Exaggerate the slowness of breaths for calming effect. | 90 | Mindfulness | Easy |
| Synchronized Group Breathing | Breathe together in a group for unity. | 120 | Community | Moderate |
| Animal Breath Connections | Relate breath to a peaceful animal you admire. | 90 | Visualization | Moderate |
| Breath Patterns in Nature | Study and mimic nature's breathing cycles. | 180 | Mindfulness | Challenging |
| Joyful Breathing | Smile while breathing to enhance joy. | 60 | Mindfulness | Easy |
| Rhythmic Breathing | Establish a comfortable rhythm in breathing. | 120 | Mindfulness | Moderate |
| Transition Breathing | Use breath to transition between activities or thoughts. | 90 | Mindfulness | Moderate |
| Simple Breath Awareness | Pay attention to the simplicity of breathing. | 60 | Mindfulness | Easy |
| Breathing to Music with Movement | Combine breath with music and gentle movements. | 180 | Mind-body | Moderate |
| Grounding the Breath | Visualize roots while breathing to ground yourself. | 120 | Mindfulness | Moderate |
| Restorative Breathing | Focus on slow restoration with each breath. | 120 | Rest | Easy |
| Resilience Breathing | Inhale strength, exhale fear. | 90 | Emotional health | Moderate |
| Morning Meditation Breathing | Start the day with a focused breathing meditation. | 180 | Mindfulness | Moderate |
| Nature-Inspired Breathing | Inhale fresh air, exhale stale energy. | 60 | Mindfulness | Easy |
| Self-Love Breathing | Focus on breathing self-acceptance and love. | 90 | Emotional health | Moderate |
| Calm Energy Breathing | Inhale calming energies, exhale negatives. | 90 | Energy | Moderate |
| Ocean Deep Breathing | Inhale deeply as if you are beneath ocean waves. | 120 | Sound | Moderate |
| Floating Cloud Breathing | Inhale envisioning light clouds, exhale negativity. | 120 | Visualization | Moderate |