Breathe better. Feel balanced.

Breathwork and body relaxation techniques draw from decades of clinical research into the breath-body connection. Combining breathing exercises, dynamic relaxation and positive visualisation to harmonise body and mind. Simple, evidence-based and accessible to everyone.

Key takeaway

Breathe

1. Initial relaxation

The core principles of breathwork & relaxation

This approach is built on four principles: phenomenological reduction (setting aside preconceptions), objective reality (experiencing the body as it is), positive action (reinforcing what feels good), and progression (one step at a time).

Unlike seated meditation, breathwork includes dynamic relaxation: gentle movements, vibrations and swaying that release muscular tension before the deep relaxation phase.

Used in clinical settings for birth preparation, oncology and gerontology, these techniques are evidence-based and accessible. Complement with our breathing exercises and beginner meditations.

Guided breathwork sessions with Nala

Lila is Nala's breathwork expert. Warm, luminous and precise, she guides each exercise with care and kindness. Her sessions follow a structured relaxation sequence:

1. Initial relaxation - Induction of a deeply calm state, the threshold between waking and sleep.

2. Dynamic relaxation - Conscious movements linked to breathing to release tension.

3. Positive visualisation - Reinforcing resources, projecting a serene future.

4. Gentle return - Gradual and tonic return to the ordinary state.

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Sources and references

Content written by the Nala team, based on peer-reviewed neuroscience and psychology literature
Last verified: March 2026
Nala is not a medical device. Consult a healthcare professional if needed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between breathwork and meditation?

Breathwork alternates active phases (movements, breathing) and passive phases (deep relaxation). It is more structured and includes specific body relaxation techniques and visualisation.

Does breathwork help with anxiety?

Yes. Studies show a significant reduction in anxiety after 8 sessions. Anxiety relief is one of the most recognised benefits of breathwork and body relaxation techniques.

Can you practise breathwork alone?

Yes, with quality audio guidance. The exercises require no equipment and can be practised anywhere.

How often should you practise breathwork?

2 to 3 times per week is ideal. Benefits can be felt from the first session and amplify with regularity.

Does breathwork help with sleep?

Yes, evening breathwork activates the parasympathetic system and reinforces the memory of the relaxation state, facilitating sleep onset.

Last updated: March 2026