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Breath by James Nestor
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really liked it
bookshelves: compelling, conversational, creates-questions, educating-moments, ok

Before we started to RV years ago (we no longer do now), I thought I wanted a tiny house. I don’t know why, it just seemed so appealing to be able to drag your house wherever you wanted to be. With all the conveniences of home right within your walls.

As it turns out�

RVing could do the same thing, only easier.

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I loved to (and still do) like to go to the You Tube channel where people would give tours of their tiny homes.

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Since I still do, I am also fascinated by the people who do live in tiny homes.

As it so happens�

One such individual in the UK happened to be reading this book, and talking about the small groups he facilitated around this book.



Being curious about his work, and because I do appreciate the art of meditation, and understanding how breathing can help us in so many ways, besides just keeping us alive�

I decided to investigate the book.

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That is how I ended up ordering it at my local library.

“No matter what we eat, how much we exercise, how resilient our genes are, how skinny or young or wise we are � none of it will matter unless we’re breathing correctly.�

I read once that breathing is more than an intuitive act and studies have shown that many maladies like asthma, anxiety and psoriasis can be reduced or reversed simply by changing the way we inhale and exhale.

Whenever I have found myself in an anxious state of mind, I put my hand over my heart ♥️and breathe. I keep my hand there as a way to steady myself, my pulse, and my mind. Focusing on my breath helps to calm me.

This book seems to focus on how breath is about healing and preventative medicine. We just need to not take breathing for granted.

The author’s focus is on helping the reader breathe. He provides many regimens, with the intention of guiding readers to learn what is best � i.e., inhaling-exhaling techniques.

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In so doing, accordingly, we can be cured of many maladies.

The question is�

Do we believe him � or is this another pseudoscience?

To be honest�

I was most attracted to the appendix where the author provided many different breathing methods. I felt that was the most beneficial part of the book. I will add a star for that alone.

I practice meditation and yoga on a fairly regular basis. This practice allows me to be in the moment.

Did what he share offer anything new or revolutionary?

I think if one is unfamiliar with the power of breathing, or practice of meditation or yoga, this might be a helpful book. To at least review the power of breath.
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Quotes Karen Liked

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“the greatest indicator of life span wasn’t genetics, diet, or the amount of daily exercise, as many had suspected. It was lung capacity.”
James Nestor, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art

James Nestor
“The fix is easy: breathe less. But that’s harder than it sounds. We’ve become conditioned to breathe too much, just as we’ve been conditioned to eat too much. With some effort and training, however, breathing less can become an unconscious habit.”
James Nestor, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art

James Nestor
“Expression is the opposite of depression! Go for it!”
James Nestor, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art

James Nestor
“the nose is the silent warrior: the gatekeeper of our bodies, pharmacist to our minds, and weather vane to our emotions.”
James Nestor, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art

James Nestor
“The missing pillar in health is breath. It all starts there.”
James Nestor, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art


Reading Progress

December 5, 2023 – Started Reading
December 5, 2023 – Shelved
December 7, 2023 – Shelved as: compelling
December 7, 2023 – Shelved as: conversational
December 7, 2023 – Shelved as: creates-questions
December 7, 2023 – Shelved as: educating-moments
December 7, 2023 – Shelved as: ok
December 7, 2023 – Finished Reading

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Katy O. If nothing else, he made me try taping my mouth shut at night ~ that was a novelty 🤣 Found out I hated that and I already breathe through my nose!


*TUDOR^QUEEN* A very interesting review, Karen! :-)


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TL Sounds different :) lovely review as always


Karen Katy O. wrote: "If nothing else, he made me try taping my mouth shut at night ~ that was a novelty 🤣 Found out I hated that and I already breathe through my nose!"

Very interesting, Katy! 😳


Karen *TUDOR^QUEEN* wrote: "A very interesting review, Karen! :-)"

Thank you so much TQ. 🙂


Karen TL wrote: "Sounds different :) lovely review as always"

Thank you TL. 🙂


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TL Karen wrote: "TL wrote: "Sounds different :) lovely review as always"

Thank you TL. 🙂"


You're welcome girlie 😊

Deep breathing is veey relaxing and has helped when my ribs have been tight courtesy of old Scoli.


Mica Santos ⇢ Fantastic review, Karen! Have this one bookmarked to read in January.


Karen Mica Santos � wrote: "Fantastic review, Karen! Have this one bookmarked to read in January."

Thank you Mica. I look forward to your review! 🙂


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