It was at the end of summer 2016 when I first learned that I had forgotten how to breathe.
Being my usual self, I quipped back, that I thought I was pretty good at breathing. I mean, I'd been doing it for almost 40 years, and it seemed to be working well. Apparently not. In that brief moment, standing next to a barn, surrounded by fields, I was shown a technique called box breathing. Within 10 minutes I understood that I had no idea how to breathe - and there's a good chance that you don't either.
Fast forward to today, and I've just finished re-reading the book "Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art" by James Nestor (published in 2020 after 10 years of research).
If you're looking for a fascinating and eye-opening read, look no further.Â
Trust me, after reading this book, you'll never take breathing for granted again. Who would have thought that most of us don't even know how to breathe properly? Even knowing this, it was still a surprising revelation, and Nestor's engaging writing style had me hooked from the get-go.
Being my usual self, I quipped back, that I thought I was pretty good at breathing. I mean, I'd been doing it for almost 40 years, and it seemed to be working well. Apparently not. In that brief moment, standing next to a barn, surrounded by fields, I was shown a technique called box breathing. Within 10 minutes I understood that I had no idea how to breathe - and there's a good chance that you don't either.
Fast forward to today, and I've just finished re-reading the book "Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art" by James Nestor (published in 2020 after 10 years of research).
If you're looking for a fascinating and eye-opening read, look no further.Â
Trust me, after reading this book, you'll never take breathing for granted again. Who would have thought that most of us don't even know how to breathe properly? Even knowing this, it was still a surprising revelation, and Nestor's engaging writing style had me hooked from the get-go.
Nestor delves deep into the ancient history of breathing practices, but don't worry - he keeps it light and entertaining. The book is packed with interesting stories, surprising facts, and even some chuckle-worthy moments. You'll find yourself absorbed in the tales of our ancestors' breathing techniques, wondering how we ever forgot something so essential to our well-being.
The book isn't just a historical account, though. Nestor also dives into the science behind proper breathing and how our modern lifestyles have messed with our breathing habits. Fear not, he doesn't leave us hanging with the bad news. Nestor offers practical advice and easy-to-follow exercises to help us get our breathing back on track. You won't even be half way through before you'll notice that you're already breathing better.
In a world full of health fads and complicated regimens, "Breath" is a refreshing reminder that sometimes the most effective solutions are the simplest ones.Â
So, if you're looking to improve your well-being in a natural, easy-to-follow way, grab a copy and let James Nestor guide you through the lost art of breathing.
This is one book that's truly worth sharing with friends.
So, if you're looking to improve your well-being in a natural, easy-to-follow way, grab a copy and let James Nestor guide you through the lost art of breathing.
This is one book that's truly worth sharing with friends.