“What is the perfect breath? Far from being some noble yet unreachable goal that takes years of rigorous practice to master, a perfect breath is any breath you take for which you are completely and mindfully aware. In the space of that one simple breath, great things can be accomplished. Perfect breathing is absolutely attainable, and within easy reach. In fact, your very next breath can be a perfect breath.
With this book, we hope to accomplish two things: Raise your awareness level about the power of your breath and the benefits it can bring you, and teach you conscious ways to use that awareness. Step by step, section by section, we will show you how to harness that power, to be mindful of each breath, to use that here-and-now presence to great advantage.”
~ Al Lee & Don Campbell from Perfect Breathing
Al Lee and Don Campbell are breathwork practitioners, researchers and lecturers.
I read this book as part of my preparation for Optimal Breathing 101. It’s a nice complement to Patrick McKeown’s The Oxygen Advantage and Anxiety Free, plus Belisa Vranich’s Breathe. (Check out those Notes and the Breathing Pack for more.)
The underlying theme of the book is the fact that our breath is THE primary connection between our mental, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. By becoming more aware of our breath and using that awareness consciously, we can do a ton to optimize every facet of our lives and, as the sub-title suggests, “Transform Your Life One Breath at a Time.” (Get a copy here.)
As always, the book is packed with Big Ideas. I’m excited to share a few of my favorites so let’s jump straight in!
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