Respiratory therapy refers to various techniques aimed at improving breathing patterns and respiratory function to treat physical and emotional problems. Some of these techniques include targeted breathing exercises that help deepen and calm breathing, as well as relaxation techniques that help reduce stress and anxiety.
Breathing therapy can help treat various problems such as anxiety disorders, depression, sleep disorders, chronic pain, asthma and other respiratory diseases. It can also help improve physical and mental performance and increase the body’s overall resistance.
There are different forms of breathing therapy, such as the Buteyko method, yoga pranayama, holotropic breathing and rebirthing breathing. It is important that respiratory therapy is performed under the supervision of a qualified therapist to avoid adverse effects.