breath is as effective if not MORE then massage Exercise to do now What is breath + how does it effect body ? why is it as effective if not more then massage. So breathing obviously provides life - we know this; but I'm going to speak on the other ways breath gives us life that almost everyone is unaware of FROM from ME: a Masseur + breath guide after self healing chronic tension + anxiety with breath being one of the primary solutions. BREATH MASSAGES ALL TISSUES OF THE BOD