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Breath

The New Science of a Lost Art

by James Nestor

NonfictionHealthScience

Who This Book Is For

An ideal reader of Breath is a curious, results-oriented generalist who suspects their “normal” breathing and sleep aren’t serving them. They’ve tried productivity or wellness hacks, but want a physiology-first blueprint they can test in minutes, not months. They may snore, mouth-breathe during workouts, feel wired-and-tired, or hit a ceiling with anxiety, focus, asthma, or endurance. They appreciate science explained with story, are open to simple daily practices, and prefer low-cost tools: nose, tape, timer, walk. They like measurable progress—BOLT score, calmer meetings, nasal-only runs—and value safety guardrails over extreme stunts. They’re coaches, knowledge workers, parents, or recovering biohackers who want better sleep, steadier mood, and sustainable performance. They don’t need breathwork as a belief system; they need a clear ladder: nose → exhale → slow → light → optional stressors. Give them a map and they’ll follow it, iterate, and teach it to others—and truly make it stick.

Book Details

Categories
Nonfiction, Health, Science
Pages
280
Published
2020
Language
ENGLISH
Rating
4.1 (111,334 reviews)

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