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Breath by James Nestor
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Description
A New York Times bestseller and a Washington Post Notable Nonfiction Book of 2020. Journalist James Nestor travels the world to uncover what went wrong with the way humans breathe — and what the latest science says we can do about it.
- Explores the hidden science behind ancient breathing practices like Pranayama, Sudarshan Kriya & Tummo
- Draws on thousands of years of medical texts and cutting-edge research in pulmonology and physiology
- Looks at how small shifts in how we inhale and exhale may influence everything from athletic performance to sleep
- Named a Best Book of 2020 by NPR
- A fascinating read for anyone curious about this most basic — and overlooked — biological function
Why we love this product
We love a book that makes you rethink something you do 25,000 times a day. In Breath, James Nestor digs into the science and lost art of breathing well, blending research, history, and self-experimentation into a genuinely page-turning read. It pairs perfectly with a clean-living, mindful lifestyle, offering simple, free practices that can support better sleep, calm, and focus. A small shelf addition with an outsized impact on how you feel day to day.
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What is Breath about?
It's journalist James Nestor's New York Times-bestselling deep dive into how humans came to breathe so inefficiently — and what modern science, plus age-old practices, suggest we can do about it.
Do I need any background to enjoy it?
Not at all. It's narrative nonfiction written for a general audience, so it reads more like a story than a textbook while still unpacking the science.
Is it a how-to guide or a science book?
A bit of both — it explains the research from pulmonology and physiology while exploring breathing practices like Pranayama, Sudarshan Kriya and Tummo.
What topics does it touch on?
It looks at how small shifts in how we inhale and exhale may influence everything from sleep to athletic performance, drawing on thousands of years of medical texts and cutting-edge research.
Has it won any recognition?
Yes — it's a New York Times bestseller, a Washington Post Notable Nonfiction Book of 2020, and was named a Best Book of 2020 by NPR.
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