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Breath
The New Science of a Lost Art
Book • 2020
In 'Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art,' James Nestor delves into the history and science of breathing, revealing how modern humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly.
The book takes readers on a global journey to ancient burial sites, secret Soviet facilities, and other unusual locations to uncover the hidden science behind ancient breathing practices like Pranayama, Sudarshan Kriya, and Tummo.
Nestor collaborates with pulmonary experts to test long-held beliefs about breathing and presents evidence that slight adjustments in breathing can significantly improve athletic performance, rejuvenate internal organs, and alleviate various health issues such as snoring, asthma, and autoimmune diseases.
The book takes readers on a global journey to ancient burial sites, secret Soviet facilities, and other unusual locations to uncover the hidden science behind ancient breathing practices like Pranayama, Sudarshan Kriya, and Tummo.
Nestor collaborates with pulmonary experts to test long-held beliefs about breathing and presents evidence that slight adjustments in breathing can significantly improve athletic performance, rejuvenate internal organs, and alleviate various health issues such as snoring, asthma, and autoimmune diseases.
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Andrew Huberman when discussing sleep optimization and the importance of nasal breathing.
Andrew Huberman when discussing sleep optimization and the importance of nasal breathing.
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Dan Harris as a book written by 
James Nestor , a science journalist, that spent 18 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and was translated into 35 languages.
Dan Harris as a book written by James Nestor , a science journalist, that spent 18 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and was translated into 35 languages.
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The Science of Breathing | James Nestor
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Lewis Howes as the author of the book "Breath", discussing the science of breathing and its effects on the body and mind.
Lewis Howes as the author of the book "Breath", discussing the science of breathing and its effects on the body and mind.
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1060 The Truth About Breathing & Why You’re Doing It Wrong w/James Nestor
