Breathing Upgrade: Get It Right & Catch Some Serious Air

“We’re talking about basic physiology that can influence all of the major disciplines of medicine, dental health, movement, mental health, sleep, respiration,” Patrick says. “And these are significant. And I think there is a role for breathing and in time, breathing will be embraced in medicine.”

Breathing can nurture your body, center you, and rebalance you. When you start harnessing the power of your breath, you’re going to feel incredibly better than you do right now. 

Patrick McKeown, an author, educator and one of the world’s leading breathing re-education experts, has researched breathing for more than two decades. He brings the benefits of that research to people around the world—from professional to casual athletes to parents and kids. He wants everyone to improve the quality of their breath. He’s creator, CEO and Director of Education and Training at Oxygen Advantage®, Director of Education and Training at Buteyko Clinic International and President of Buteyko Professionals International. He’s written numerous books on how breathing function or dysfunction dramatically affects every body system.

James Nestor, a San Francisco-based science journalist, author, surfer, free diver, adventurer, and speaker, set out on a decade-long quest to find out where our breathing went wrong—and how to fix it. He uncovered the history of ancient breathing techniques and the science behind breathing. His book, “Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art,” draws on thousands of years of medical texts and recent cutting-edge studies in pulmonology, psychology, biochemistry, and human physiology. He takes an intense and interesting look at this most basic human biological function.

There’s more! If you liked this special episode with Patrick and James, you’ll love their full podcasts about breathing. And check the “Links & Resources” section below for other info on how to upgrade your breathing and improve your health.