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martymcsly's review against another edition
3.0
Rating: 3.5/5
In the world of self-help books, "Breath" by James Nestor stands out as an eye-opening exploration of something we often overlook: our breath. I stumbled upon this book while desperately searching for ways to tackle my newly acquired snoring issue, which was causing quite an adjustment with my wife. A friend suggested "Breath" to me, mentioning mouth breathing and mouth taping, and I was instantly intrigued.
In the beginning, I was hooked. Nestor's storytelling and fascinating facts about the impact of breathing on snoring, endurance, and even facial features had me captivated.
The middle of the book, however, lost some steam. It started feeling repetitive, and I found myself struggling to stay engaged. But I pushed through because I knew there was valuable information buried within the pages.
Nestor delves deep into the science behind different breathing techniques and how we can use them to our advantage. From ancient practices to modern research, he uncovers the evolution of breathing and reveals its impact on our bodies. One of the most valuable lessons I took away was the importance of breathing through the nose and keeping our mouths shut.
The book's epilogue and the appendix titled "breathing techniques" sum up most of the book's content concisely. If you're looking to skip the fluff and dive right into practical breathing exercises, head straight to the appendix. Nestor breaks it down for you, providing step-by-step instructions on how to improve your breathing without getting lost in the details.
"Breath" takes you on a journey through the wonders of breathing and how it can transform your life. While the middle section may drag on a bit, the overall experience is worth it. If you're curious about the history of breathing, ancient techniques, and how they shape our bodies today, this book will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the power of your breath. So, go ahead and give it a read if you're ready to embrace better breathing habits and unlock your full potential.
In the world of self-help books, "Breath" by James Nestor stands out as an eye-opening exploration of something we often overlook: our breath. I stumbled upon this book while desperately searching for ways to tackle my newly acquired snoring issue, which was causing quite an adjustment with my wife. A friend suggested "Breath" to me, mentioning mouth breathing and mouth taping, and I was instantly intrigued.
In the beginning, I was hooked. Nestor's storytelling and fascinating facts about the impact of breathing on snoring, endurance, and even facial features had me captivated.
The middle of the book, however, lost some steam. It started feeling repetitive, and I found myself struggling to stay engaged. But I pushed through because I knew there was valuable information buried within the pages.
Nestor delves deep into the science behind different breathing techniques and how we can use them to our advantage. From ancient practices to modern research, he uncovers the evolution of breathing and reveals its impact on our bodies. One of the most valuable lessons I took away was the importance of breathing through the nose and keeping our mouths shut.
The book's epilogue and the appendix titled "breathing techniques" sum up most of the book's content concisely. If you're looking to skip the fluff and dive right into practical breathing exercises, head straight to the appendix. Nestor breaks it down for you, providing step-by-step instructions on how to improve your breathing without getting lost in the details.
"Breath" takes you on a journey through the wonders of breathing and how it can transform your life. While the middle section may drag on a bit, the overall experience is worth it. If you're curious about the history of breathing, ancient techniques, and how they shape our bodies today, this book will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the power of your breath. So, go ahead and give it a read if you're ready to embrace better breathing habits and unlock your full potential.
youngthespian42's review against another edition
4.0
I love this quick and informative read. I think everyone can benefit from reading this book and applying for of its teachings to our life. While I don't believe in the solves all our problems angle that a book like this promotes there are a lot of problems with the western lifestyles and connecting us to our ancestors and ancient practices is definitely a step in solving these woes. Highly recommend.
erinnz's review against another edition
informative
reflective
slow-paced
2.5
A lot of info, sometimes too much about history; sometimes over explained?
dobbsthedog's review against another edition
This book was recommended to me when I speaking to an acquaintance about having trouble sleeping. I honestly found the book to be fascinating, but it felt like it was right on the edge of quackery. Like, some of the things the author discusses about the power of breath and breathing is kind of bonkers?
I have ZERO medical training/knowledge, so that’s why I chose not to give this a star rating. I truly don’t know if I should be at all thinking any of the suggestions in this books are good or not, because, you know, breathing is pretty fucking important and I really don’t think that breathing in a certain rhythm with cure asthma (which I do not have). But then it seems like the benefits of changing the way you breathe are quite positive: better stamina, better sleep, lower blood pressure, fewer headaches, etc.
Overall, I think I will pick and choose what I take from this book and approach everything with caution. You know, trying to focus on breathing through your nose rather than your mouth seems pretty safe to me. Attempting to limit air intake while running, not so much.
I have ZERO medical training/knowledge, so that’s why I chose not to give this a star rating. I truly don’t know if I should be at all thinking any of the suggestions in this books are good or not, because, you know, breathing is pretty fucking important and I really don’t think that breathing in a certain rhythm with cure asthma (which I do not have). But then it seems like the benefits of changing the way you breathe are quite positive: better stamina, better sleep, lower blood pressure, fewer headaches, etc.
Overall, I think I will pick and choose what I take from this book and approach everything with caution. You know, trying to focus on breathing through your nose rather than your mouth seems pretty safe to me. Attempting to limit air intake while running, not so much.
jlsjourneys's review against another edition
4.0
Listened to the audiobook. Really fascinating research, anecdotes, and insight - well told.
flynn137ab259's review against another edition
5.0
This was fascinating! Mouth tape, and no more mouth breathing for me!!