{"product_id":"breathing-exercises-for-dummies","title":"Breathing Exercises for Dummies","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShamash Alidina, \u003c\/b\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eMindfulness For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Mindful Way Through Stress, \u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket Description\/Back\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImprove your life and health, one breath at a time\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBreathing Exercises For Dummies, \u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside... \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalm anxious minds in kids and adults\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrengthen your lungs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLower blood pressure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSleep more deeply\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeel focused, clear, and energized\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForeword xiv\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Breathing Exercises 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Breathing: The Key to Health, Happiness, and Focus 7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: The Science of Breathing 27\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Breath and the Mind-Body Connection 43\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Assessing Your Own Breathing. 53\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Foundations of Healthy Breathing 65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Getting Started with Mindful Breathing 67\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 6: The Amazing Power of Nose Breathing 85\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Diaphragmatic Breathing: The Key to Healthy Breathing 101\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Slow Breathing for Stress Relief 119\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Light Breathing for Better Health 135\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Breathing for Physical and Mental Health 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Stress, Anxiety, and Mental Health 163\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Breathing for Better Physical Health 187\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Energizing Your Day 209\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Sleeping Soundly with Breathwork 231\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Breathing Exercises for Kids 257\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Advanced Breathing Practices 285\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Strengthening Your Lungs 287\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Enhancing Performance 303\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Breathwork Styles for Deeper Exploration 317\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Letting Breath Breathe You: Exploring the Deeper Side of Breathing 333\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens 349\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Ten Quick Breathing Exercises for Every Day (and Night) 351\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Ten Resources to Keep Learning about Breath 359\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndex 365\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTake control of your breath, take control of your life.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBreathing Exercises For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about the benefits of breathing exercises and the scientific evidence behind them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover 50+ exercises, including pursed lip breathing, diaphragmatic breathing, 4-7-8 breathing, and beyond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManage pain, address insomnia, get relief from anxiety, and improve your creativity, all with the power of your breath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse breathing exercises at home, at school, at work, on the field, or on the stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who breathes can benefit from breathing exercises! Whether you're managing physical or mental health challenges or just want to be more successful, \u003ci\u003eBreathing Exercises For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e gives you the tools to make easy breathwork a part of your everyday routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alidina, Shamash\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e For Dummies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2025-11-04\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Mind, Body, Spirit \/ Mindfulness \u0026amp; Meditation|Health \u0026amp; Fitness \/ Mental Health|Self-Help \/ Meditations\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Breathing exercises|Self-instructional works\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.14 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781394331031\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781394331031\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53011188121881,"sku":"SP-9781394331031","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9781394331031_spiral.png?v=1786947762","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/breathing-exercises-for-dummies","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}