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Breath by James Nestor
Explore the lost art and science of breathing. This episode uncovers how ancient practices and modern research reveal the profound impact of proper respiration on physical health, mental well-being, and even facial structure.
Works Cited
Ahmann, Chloe, and Alison Kenner. "Breathing Late Industrialism." Engaging Science, Technology, and Society, vol. 6, 2020, pp. 419-31.
Bashir, Shahzad. "Movement and Stillness: The Practice of Sufi Dhikr in Fourteenth-Century Central Asia." The Matheson Trust.
bezjones. "Issue with James Nestor's claim about oxygen in his book 'Breath'." Reddit, r/breathwork.
Carrasco-Llatas, Marina, and Carlos O’Connor-Reina. "The Role of Myofunctional Therapy in Treating Sleep-Disordered Breathing: A State-of-the-Art Review." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, vol. 18, no. 14, 8 July 2021, p. 7291, doi:10.3390/ijerph18147291.
Cleveland Clinic. "Nose Breathing vs. Mouth Breathing: Which Is Better?" Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials, 2025.
Cruz, Mark. "3 Major Ways Mouth Breathing Can Impact Facial Growth and Overall Appearance." Dr Mark Cruz, DDS.
"Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation.
Greater Good Science Center. "What Mindfulness Practices Can Look Like for Indigenous Communities." Greater Good Science Center.
Gustafson, JanaLee R., et al. "Oral and Systemic Effects of Breathing Patterns: Nasal Breathing vs. Mouth Breathing." Dental Academy of Continuing Education, Sept. 2022.
Heit, Tammarie, et al. "Craniofacial Sleep Medicine: The Important Role of Dental Providers in Detecting and Treating Sleep Disordered Breathing in Children." Children, vol. 9, no. 7, 15 July 2022, p. 1057, doi:10.3390/children9071057.
Jefferson. "Mouth Breathing: Adverse Effects on Facial Growth, Health, Academics, and Behavior." The Web Console, Academy of General Dentistry, 2010.
kpfleger. "thoughts on the book Breath by James Nestor : r/nonallergicrhinitis." Reddit, r/nonallergicrhinitis.
Mána Breathwork™. "History of Breathwork." Mána Breathwork™, 2022.
McKeown, Patrick. "The Buteyko Technique: News." J Dent Sleep Med., vol. 6, no. 2, 2019, doi:10.15331/jdsm.7078.
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Wellness Tools. "7 Sacred Teachings Grounding Exercises." MMIWG2S+ Online Toolkit for Wellness and Healing, MMIWG2S+ Manitoba Resources, 9 Sept. 2022.
Mitton, Peter. "How we breathe has major impacts on our body — James Nestor has recommendations to improve it." The Sunday Magazine, CBC Radio, 17 Jan. 2021.
Nestor, James. Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art. Riverhead Books, 2020.
---. "James Nestor Interview." MRJAMESNESTOR.
Open. "The History of Breathwork: Ancient Practice, Modern Benefits." Open Blog.
Pal, Amrita, et al. "Breathing Rate Variability in Obstructive Sleep Apnea During Wakefulness." J Clin Sleep Med, vol. 18, no. 3, 2022, pp. 825-33, doi:10.5664/jcsm.9728.
Renger, Almut-Barbara. "Book Review: Rethinking Meditation: Buddhist Meditative Practices in Ancient and Modern Worlds." Journal of Global Buddhism, 2024, doi:10.26034/lu.jgb.2024.4796.
Strahan, Esther. "Breath Taking: The Power, Fragility, and Future of Our Extraordinary Lungs; AND Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art." Fam Med., vol. 53, no. 10, 2021, pp. 900-01, doi:10.22454/FamMed.2021.837391.
The Mindful Movement. "The Ultimate Healing Tool: Interview with James Nestor, Author of Breath / Mindful Movement." YouTube, uploaded by The Mindful Movement.
Whitfield, Brittany. "Exploring the Ancient Art of Qigong: History, Practice, and Respectful Engagement." Synergy Clinic, 26 Mar.
Wim Hof Method. "A guide for Tummo meditation." Wim Hof Method, WHM Services Unipessoal LDA - Innerfire BV, 2025.
Yilmaz Balban, Melis, et al. "Brief Structured Respiration Practices Enhance Mood and Reduce Physiological Arousal." Cell Reports Medicine, vol. 4, no. 1, 2023, p. 100895, doi:10.1016/j.xcrm.2022.100895.
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Explore the lost art and science of breathing. This episode uncovers how ancient practices and modern research reveal the profound impact of proper respiration on physical health, mental well-being, and even facial structure.
Works Cited
Ahmann, Chloe, and Alison Kenner. "Breathing Late Industrialism." Engaging Science, Technology, and Society, vol. 6, 2020, pp. 419-31.
Bashir, Shahzad. "Movement and Stillness: The Practice of Sufi Dhikr in Fourteenth-Century Central Asia." The Matheson Trust.
bezjones. "Issue with James Nestor's claim about oxygen in his book 'Breath'." Reddit, r/breathwork.
Carrasco-Llatas, Marina, and Carlos O’Connor-Reina. "The Role of Myofunctional Therapy in Treating Sleep-Disordered Breathing: A State-of-the-Art Review." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, vol. 18, no. 14, 8 July 2021, p. 7291, doi:10.3390/ijerph18147291.
Cleveland Clinic. "Nose Breathing vs. Mouth Breathing: Which Is Better?" Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials, 2025.
Cruz, Mark. "3 Major Ways Mouth Breathing Can Impact Facial Growth and Overall Appearance." Dr Mark Cruz, DDS.
"Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation.
Greater Good Science Center. "What Mindfulness Practices Can Look Like for Indigenous Communities." Greater Good Science Center.
Gustafson, JanaLee R., et al. "Oral and Systemic Effects of Breathing Patterns: Nasal Breathing vs. Mouth Breathing." Dental Academy of Continuing Education, Sept. 2022.
Heit, Tammarie, et al. "Craniofacial Sleep Medicine: The Important Role of Dental Providers in Detecting and Treating Sleep Disordered Breathing in Children." Children, vol. 9, no. 7, 15 July 2022, p. 1057, doi:10.3390/children9071057.
Jefferson. "Mouth Breathing: Adverse Effects on Facial Growth, Health, Academics, and Behavior." The Web Console, Academy of General Dentistry, 2010.
kpfleger. "thoughts on the book Breath by James Nestor : r/nonallergicrhinitis." Reddit, r/nonallergicrhinitis.
Mána Breathwork™. "History of Breathwork." Mána Breathwork™, 2022.
McKeown, Patrick. "The Buteyko Technique: News." J Dent Sleep Med., vol. 6, no. 2, 2019, doi:10.15331/jdsm.7078.
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Wellness Tools. "7 Sacred Teachings Grounding Exercises." MMIWG2S+ Online Toolkit for Wellness and Healing, MMIWG2S+ Manitoba Resources, 9 Sept. 2022.
Mitton, Peter. "How we breathe has major impacts on our body — James Nestor has recommendations to improve it." The Sunday Magazine, CBC Radio, 17 Jan. 2021.
Nestor, James. Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art. Riverhead Books, 2020.
---. "James Nestor Interview." MRJAMESNESTOR.
Open. "The History of Breathwork: Ancient Practice, Modern Benefits." Open Blog.
Pal, Amrita, et al. "Breathing Rate Variability in Obstructive Sleep Apnea During Wakefulness." J Clin Sleep Med, vol. 18, no. 3, 2022, pp. 825-33, doi:10.5664/jcsm.9728.
Renger, Almut-Barbara. "Book Review: Rethinking Meditation: Buddhist Meditative Practices in Ancient and Modern Worlds." Journal of Global Buddhism, 2024, doi:10.26034/lu.jgb.2024.4796.
Strahan, Esther. "Breath Taking: The Power, Fragility, and Future of Our Extraordinary Lungs; AND Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art." Fam Med., vol. 53, no. 10, 2021, pp. 900-01, doi:10.22454/FamMed.2021.837391.
The Mindful Movement. "The Ultimate Healing Tool: Interview with James Nestor, Author of Breath / Mindful Movement." YouTube, uploaded by The Mindful Movement.
Whitfield, Brittany. "Exploring the Ancient Art of Qigong: History, Practice, and Respectful Engagement." Synergy Clinic, 26 Mar.
Wim Hof Method. "A guide for Tummo meditation." Wim Hof Method, WHM Services Unipessoal LDA - Innerfire BV, 2025.
Yilmaz Balban, Melis, et al. "Brief Structured Respiration Practices Enhance Mood and Reduce Physiological Arousal." Cell Reports Medicine, vol. 4, no. 1, 2023, p. 100895, doi:10.1016/j.xcrm.2022.100895.