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Breathing is the most fundamental activity of life—25,000 times a day, we take air in and let it out. Yet, as a species, humans have forgotten how to breathe properly, with significant consequences for our health and well-being.

In Breath, journalist James Nestor embarks on a global journey to uncover the ancient wisdom and cutting-edge science behind op…