Breathing Exercises for Dummies
Breathing Exercises for Dummies
Biographical Note: Shamash Alidina, bestselling author of Mindfulness For Dummies and The Mindful Way Through Stress, is a London-based breathwork expert and mindfulness teacher. He leads global courses and shares...
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Biographical Note: Shamash Alidina, bestselling author of Mindfulness For Dummies and The Mindful Way Through Stress, is a London-based breathwork expert and mindfulness teacher. He leads global courses and shares practical tools for calm, clarity, and joy--one breath at a time. Jacket Description/Back: Improve your life and health, one breath at a time In Breathing Exercises For Dummies, mindfulness and breathwork teacher Shamash Alidina shares 150+ simple, science-backed techniques to help you reduce stress, sleep deeply, and boost focus and emotional well-being. From calming anxiety, to easing pain, and improving performance, these accessible exercises fit into everyday life, whether you're at work, at home, or on the go. Recommended by breath expert Patrick McKeown, this practical guide blends ancient wisdom with modern science to help you harness the power of your breath. No experience needed. Just breathe and begin. Inside...
Table of Contents: Foreword xiv Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Breathing Exercises 5 Chapter 1: Breathing: The Key to Health, Happiness, and Focus 7 Chapter 2: The Science of Breathing 27 Chapter 3: Breath and the Mind-Body Connection 43 Chapter 4: Assessing Your Own Breathing. 53 Part 2: Foundations of Healthy Breathing 65 Chapter 5: Getting Started with Mindful Breathing 67 Chapter 6: The Amazing Power of Nose Breathing 85 Chapter 7: Diaphragmatic Breathing: The Key to Healthy Breathing 101 Chapter 8: Slow Breathing for Stress Relief 119 Chapter 9: Light Breathing for Better Health 135 Part 3: Breathing for Physical and Mental Health 161 Chapter 10: Stress, Anxiety, and Mental Health 163 Chapter 11: Breathing for Better Physical Health 187 Chapter 12: Energizing Your Day 209 Chapter 13: Sleeping Soundly with Breathwork 231 Chapter 14: Breathing Exercises for Kids 257 Part 4: Advanced Breathing Practices 285 Chapter 15: Strengthening Your Lungs 287 Chapter 16: Enhancing Performance 303 Chapter 17: Breathwork Styles for Deeper Exploration 317 Chapter 18: Letting Breath Breathe You: Exploring the Deeper Side of Breathing 333 Part 5: The Part of Tens 349 Chapter 19: Ten Quick Breathing Exercises for Every Day (and Night) 351 Chapter 20: Ten Resources to Keep Learning about Breath 359 Index 365 Publisher Marketing: Take control of your breath, take control of your life. Breathing Exercises For Dummies teaches you more than 50 ways to reduce stress, practice mindfulness, improve your sleep and beyond. Breathing exercises help you feel and perform at your best. These strategies have been in use since ancient times, and modern research shows how effective they can be. This book teaches you meditative breathing exercises to reduce anxiety and improve focus in the moment, as well as tips for retraining your normal breath to be more supportive of your everyday well-being. Need to relax? Need to reenergize? Need a boost to your creativity and decision making? There's a breathing exercise for that.
Anyone who breathes can benefit from breathing exercises! Whether you're managing physical or mental health challenges or just want to be more successful, Breathing Exercises For Dummies gives you the tools to make easy breathwork a part of your everyday routine. |
Author: Alidina, Shamash
Publisher: For Dummies
Binding: Paperback
Pub Date: 2025-11-04
BISAC: Mind, Body, Spirit / Mindfulness & Meditation|Health & Fitness / Mental Health|Self-Help / Meditations
Subjects: Breathing exercises|Self-instructional works
Weight: 1.14 lbs
ISBN: 9781394331031
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9781394331031
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