Ironically, the best way to experience Breath is by listening to it. James Nestor narrates the audiobook himself. Hearing him demonstrate the breathing exercises (the "sigh," the "slow exhale," and the "wim hof" style breaths) is infinitely more valuable than reading a static PDF. You can get this on Audible or Libro.fm. New users often get a free trial.
Breathing is the only automatic bodily function we can consciously control. As Nestor puts it, "Every one of us is given the same machine: the body. But we aren't given an instruction manual. This book is that manual." James Nestor Respira Pdf
Most modern humans breathe too much. Nestor introduces the concept of "functional breathing"—reducing your breathing volume to increase athletic performance and organ health. He explores the Buteyko method, a technique developed by Russian doctor Konstantin Buteyko, which helps asthmatics and those with sleep apnea reduce their breathing to a healthy 4 to 6 liters of air per minute (most modern people breathe 10 to 15 liters). Ironically, the best way to experience Breath is
The Respira method has far-reaching applications across a range of fields, including: You can get this on Audible or Libro
