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Open Breath : the new science of a lost art
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Breath : the new science of a lost art

James Nestor • 2020

22 pages50 min

The book explores the "lost art and science of breathing," detailing how modern humans have significantly deteriorated their breathing capacity due to softened diets and lifestyle changes, leading to numerous chronic illnesses. Through personal experiments and historical research, the author demonstrates the profound benefits of proper nasal breathing, full exhalation, and controlled breath-holding techniques. It highlights how ancient practices, once dismissed, are now scientifically validated for improving health, mental balance, and longevity. The text advocates for conscious breath control, emphasizing that simple adjustments to how we breathe can dramatically reverse modern maladies and optimize physiological functions.