
This Is Where Breathwork Builds
Breathwork is a very broad term that people use in different ways depending on the context. To help bring clarity to the term, in our work at Prasada and through The Infinite Center, we’ve started using three pathways to describe how we work with the breath: Tools, Practices, and Journeys.
Tools are short and in the moment. Journeys are immersive and transformational.
But Practices are where the real shift begins to take hold.
A Practice is something you return to regularly. It’s not something you reach for in an emergency. It’s a habit you build into your life. Something that shapes you quietly over time. That might be every day. It might be a few times a week. The point isn’t perfection. It’s rhythm.
Practices help you stay ahead of dysregulation. When you build a consistent relationship with your breath, you’re more aware of what state you’re in, and more able to shift it early, before you feel overwhelmed. You might still use a Tool in the moment, but you’ll likely notice the signs of dysregulation sooner if you have a consistent Practice. You’ll have more capacity, more resilience.
My own breathwork Practice has evolved slowly. After learning a variety of breath Tools, I found myself returning to the same ones again and again. Over time, that became a daily rhythm. These days, I rotate through a few Qigong-inspired routines. Simple breath coupled with movement. Most days, I do about 20 minutes in the morning. I don’t do it every single day, but I notice the difference when I don’t. I feel more scattered, more foggy, and less connected to my body.
What makes a practice effective isn’t just the breath style. It’s the consistency. Pair it with something you already do, like brushing your teeth or making coffee. It doesn’t have to be long. But it has to be yours.
If you’re wondering where to start, try five minutes a day. Seriously—five. Choose a time that makes sense for what you want. If you want to feel more centered before work, do it first thing. If you want to improve your sleep, add it to your evening routine. If you’re always reaching for caffeine at 3 p.m., try breath instead.
This month at The Infinite Center, we’re running a breathwork challenge with a simple three-minute tool. You can join us by following The Infinite Center on Facebook or Instagram, downloading the free tracking sheet to help keep you consistent, and start building your practice one day at a time.
Later this week on May 22, we’ll be discussing our breathwork pathways during our next Prasada Talks, What’s Breathwork Got To Do With It? We would love for you to join us.
Practices don’t require perfection. They require just a little dedication to yourself.
A little attention. A little breath. A quiet daily return.
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