breathbybreath
Breathbybreath is a term used in mindfulness and breathwork contexts to describe the practice of attending to respiration on a breath-by-breath basis. It centers on bringing nonjudgmental attention to the sensation of breathing with each inhalation and exhalation, often as a component of meditation, stress reduction, or psychotherapy.
Method: In a typical session, a person sits or lies comfortably with an upright posture, eyes closed
Applications and reception: Breath-by-breath practice is used to cultivate present-moment awareness, reduce autonomic arousal, and improve
Safety and limitations: It is generally safe for most adults, but people with severe respiratory or cardiovascular
See also: Breathwork, mindfulness, diaphragmatic breathing, paced breathing.