Elizabeth Gilbert, the author of "Big Magic" and "Eat Pray Love," describes the book as a captivating exploration of the scientific, cultural, spiritual, and evolutionary history of human breathing, highlighting how we've been breathing incorrectly for a long time.
The book emphasizes that regardless of diet, exercise, age, or wisdom, proper breathing is the cornerstone of health and well-being. James Nestor, a journalist, delves into the crucial role of breathing, emphasizing the lost art of correct breathing among humans and its significant repercussions. Nestor's global journey uncovers the roots of breathing issues not in traditional pulmonology labs but in ancient burial sites, secret Soviet facilities, New Jersey choir schools, and the polluted streets of São Paulo.
He investigates ancient breathing techniques like Pranayama, Sudarshan Kriya, and Tummo, aligning with experts to scientifically evaluate the efficacy of these practices. Recent research highlights the transformative impact of subtle modifications in breathing patterns on athletic performance, organ health, sleep disorders, asthma, and spinal alignment.
