Two things have been helpful for me recently: this extremely accessible book and the Othership breathwork app. More than the breathwork and the calmness that it brings of the danger passing, it helps us to dive a bit deeper into our being, the being that wants to heal, the being that wants to find out the reason, the being that wants to find the purpose of it all.

Calendar arrived safely in plastic-free packaging - which I've not seen before with a calendar, so kudos for that.

By following the exercises in this book, you’ll learn how to harness your breath to take back control of your body and mind. Po prečítaní DYCHU od Jamesa Nestora som si hovorila, že ďalšiu knihu o dýchaní asi čítať nepotrebujem. In contrast, when you breathe through your mouth, it can cause sleep apnea, raises the levels of carbon dioxide and “rings the alarm bells” to trigger anxiety. I am half-way through and can feel and notice the difference when using the exercises, and breathing just through the nose!

Stuart has instigated such quiet revelations around the UK and beyond since he launched his London-based Breathpod company in 2017.

I certainly feel more conscious of my shonky breathing activities after reading his new book, in which he describes humans as “pugs of the primate world”. I first came across Stuart on his Breathpod Instagram page where he has shared so much insight and freely given huge amounts of time and energy through live breathwork sessions on IGTV. As a yoga teacher today and (competitive figure skater)now recreational figure skater and asthmatic your breath is one that anchors you, resonates you, “when you breathe you quite intimately connect to everything” .

Sandeman explains that, when you inhale through your nostrils, your sinuses release nitric oxide, which is a vasodilator, antibacterial and antiviral, among other things. Hlien zachytáva prach, odpadové látky, baktérie, huby, jednoducho všetko, čo by mohlo poškodiť telo. Dokopy je tu 40 cvičení s dychom, a nie je to taká tá kniha na jedno prečítanie, ale niečo ako domáca lekárnička. Combining ancient wisdom with modern science, he aims to help readers find self-discovery, healing and transformation through guided breathwork exercises. As someone living with PTSD, this book became a bit too personal, not to mention that this one is the first non-fiction self-help book that I've read in years!Authentic, smart, inspiring, this book is my go-to when I need reassurance that good souls exist, and the content is a fantastic guide on how to manage your daily emotions. Er is een aangename afwisseling tussen theoretische inzichten, voorbeeldcasussen, eigen ervaringen en de eigenlijke oefeningen. BAD breathing is like wearing your winter clothes on a hot summer’s day… (and not knowing that your shorts are in your bag). His distinctive approach, rooted in his winning mindset, experience of loss, and practical outlook is designed to disrupt negative thought patterns, beliefs and habits so people can gain a healthier perspective on how they live.