An invitation to breathe your way to health, inner peace and happiness. Yolanda Barker is a film maker and yoga teacher. She had experienced persistent depression and decided to try yoga. While this helped, the dark feelings didn't entirely lift. Going deeper into her yoga practice, she decided to concentrate on breathing exercises. A mixture of research and talking to experts in the field helped Yolanda discover breathing techniques that suited her. Finally, relief. Yolanda was hooked on breathing. Everyone knows how to breathe, so why read a book on it? Apparently we don't breathe properly. We should breathe calmly, with correct posture and always through the nose. The nose filters toxins before entering the lungs. Moreover, breathing is a part of our body's functioning that we can actually control. Research shows that by controlling breathing we can change our mood. Our emotional state does not necessarily emanate from the mind, but from the nervous system. Measured, thoughtful breathing can reduce inner turmoil and bring equilibrium. The book is divided into a seven day program, which can really be read as seven aspects of breathing. Yolanda Barker mixes a good dose of science and physiology with practical steps to improve breathing. The Breathing Revolution is an easy to read guide that is a surprisingly calming experience in itself. Discover how mind and body are more closely intertwined than previously thought. The Breathing Revolution, by Yolanda Barker. Published by Green Tree. $24.99 Review by Chris Saliba Comments are closed.
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