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conscious breathing, n a relaxation technique in which the practitioners shift the focus of their attention from the stream of mental chatter to the natural rhythms of their breath. Many meditation techniques, including Vipassana and mantra, employ variations of conscious breathing. See also mantra, meditation, relaxation, relaxation response, Transcendental Meditation, and Vipassana. |
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In prenatal Pilates, specific emphasis is placed on conscious breathing and proper posture, which improves circulation, aids in relaxation and relieves aches and pains. Beale also finds that conscious breathing gives her more control of her body. The postures, coupled with conscious breathing techniques (using the breath in a certain pattern and depth), stimulate specific areas of the body, which, in turn, affects the brain. |
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