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Editorial Policy
How we research, write, and update our breathing-technique guides.
Last updated: May 6, 2026
What this site is
Deep Breathing Exercises is a free interactive visualizer for breathing techniques, built by Abi Abiassi as a way to practice the techniques he uses daily. It is a wellness and breathwork product, not a medical site. We're not clinicians. Nothing here is a diagnosis or a treatment plan.
How we attribute techniques
Each technique page names the originator, popularizer, or tradition the technique comes from. Mark Divine for box breathing. Dr. Andrew Weil for 4-7-8. Wim Hof for the Wim Hof Method. The Hatha Yoga tradition for Nadi Shodhana and Kapalabhati. When the technique has no single originator (pursed-lip, belly breathing), we say so.
Where popular framing oversimplifies (e.g., box breathing is older than its Navy SEAL association), we surface the longer lineage rather than repeat the legend.
How we cite research
Where a claim is strong, we link to it. We use a light-touch hyperlink style: one to three peer-reviewed citations per page, anchored on the specific phrase the research supports. We don't use dense numbered footnotes or end-of-article reference lists.
Sources we prioritize, in order:
- •Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from journals indexed in PubMed (Cochrane, Frontiers, JAMA, Nature, Science).
- •Randomized controlled trials with adequate sample size and active controls.
- •Mechanism studies that explain why a technique works physiologically, clearly labeled when from animal models.
- •Practitioner sources (the originator's own writing) for attribution, not as evidence of efficacy.
How we frame claims
We try to match the strength of the language to the strength of the evidence. If a meta-analysis supports a claim, we say so. If only a single small RCT supports it, we hedge with “research suggests” or “may help.”
Some popular claims about breathwork don't hold up under scrutiny. Where the evidence is weak or contested, we say that too, even when the technique itself is widely promoted.
What we don't do
- ✗We don't provide medical diagnoses or treatment recommendations.
- ✗We don't claim breathing techniques cure diseases or replace medical treatment.
- ✗We don't fake credentials or display a “medically reviewed by” line we can't back up.
- ✗We don't overstate research findings or present preliminary studies as established fact.
Updates and corrections
Every technique page shows a “Last updated” date. We re-review pages when new research lands or when readers flag a problem. If you spot an error, please send a note to hi@abiassi.com. Corrections go straight to Abi.
Who built this
Deep Breathing Exercises is created by Abi Abiassi with Darkmatter AI Labs.
We're not medical professionals. This site is for educational purposes and should complement professional healthcare advice, not replace it.