--For dummies

Part 1: Getting started with breathing exercises. Breathing: the key to health, happiness, and focus ; The science of breathing ; Breath and the mind-body connection ; Assessing your own breathing -- Part 2: Foundations of healthy breathing. Getting started with mindful breathing ; The amazing power of nose breathing ; Diaphragmatic breathing: the key to healthy breathing ; Slow breathing for stress relief ; Light breathing for better health -- Part 3: Breathing for physical and mental health. Stress, anxiety, and mental health ; Breathing for better physical health ; Energizing your day ; Sleeping soundly with breathwork ; Breathing exercises for kids -- Part 4: Advanced breathing practices. Strengthening your lungs ; Enhancing performance ; Breathwork styles for deeper exploration ; Letting breath breathe you: exploring the deeper side of breathing -- Part 5: The part of tens. Ten quick breathing exercises for every day (and night) ; Ten resources to keep learning about breath

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