Breath | James Nestor - Highlights, Part 1
After a retreat in Bali that focused heavily on breathwork for regulating the nervous system, I became curious to dive into James Nestor’s book Breath.
Over the next few days, I’ll share some highlighted sections that I think are especially worthwhile.
So here’s Part 1:
Research suggests that many modern conditions—such as asthma, anxiety, ADHD, psoriasis, and more—may be influenced by the way we breathe.
Breathing can give us a way to regulate the nervous system, influence the immune response, and support overall health.
Mouth breathing, on the other hand, has been associated with various issues including high blood pressure, depression, headaches, chronic insomnia, sleep apnea, and increased stress.
This one simple habit changes more than you think 👇:
Try to breathe through your nose as often as possible. At night, some people use a small piece of surgical tape to encourage nasal breathing. If this feels uncomfortable, you can ease into it by gradually increasing the time. (Always stop if it feels unsafe or restrictive.)
