alahengitysteihin
alahengitysteihin is a Finnish-language term that refers to a set of techniques or practices aimed at influencing breathing by focusing on subcomponents of the respiratory process rather than on forceful or rapid inhalation alone. The word combines ala- (“sub” or “under”) with hengitys (“breathing”) and the suffix -teihin, which marks a group of actions or techniques. In Finnish sources, alahengitysteihin is used to describe methods intended to modulate breathing patterns through deliberate control of elements such as diaphragmatic engagement, abdominal breathing, and paced exhalation, often in combination with posture and relaxation.
The concept appears in several domains, including respiratory rehabilitation, athletic training, and voice or speech pedagogy.
There is no single universal protocol for alahengitysteihin; instead, definitions and methods vary by source and
See also: breathing technique, respiratory therapy, diaphragmatic breathing, breath control.