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The correct way to recommend to the scientifically inclined to learn about breathwork “without the woo woo” is to point to a meta analysis. The first one I foun
by laserbeam 1y ago
The correct way to recommend to the scientifically inclined to learn about breathwork “without the woo woo” is to point to a meta analysis. The first one I found suggests that yeah, breathwork can lead to lower stress but that most studies feel biased and can overhype most other benefits.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/366645304_Effect_of_breathwork_on_stress_and_mental_health_A_meta-analysis_of_randomised-controlled_trials https://www.researchgate.net/publication/366645304_Effect_of...
To me, breathwork falls under that category of positive exercises that can give a boost in life. I would never overhype “the power of breathwork” to anyone. Just like going to the gym, yoga, dancing, and most other similar activities.