Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by Author James Nestor

James Nestor is a science journalist and bestselling author. His most recent book, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, explores the fascinating evolutionary biology and ancient practices of breathing. He’s also written about freediving, created an Emmy-nominated documentary, and been on various shows and podcasts.  For more information see his website.

He has done several podcasts which are well worth a listen, he is exceptional and  his  work is worth looking further into.  One of his many reviews is below:

“James Nestor’s new book about how breathing properly can transform your physical and mental health, feels eerily well-timed … These lessons might ease internal tensions in these stressful times but they’re really aimed at changing our daily lives when those resume in some way we’d recognize … Breath is not a self-help book, though it will appeal to readers looking to improve themselves … Nestor’s first-person experiences provide an intimate story, while his emphasis on hard scientific data backs up his feelings … Nestor does an excellent job of explaining both the basics — don’t breathe through your mouth, which feels pandemic-relevant — and the more complicated aspects of breathing properly. The book is brisk and detailed, a well-written read that is always entertaining, as he melds the personal, the historical, and the scientific”