The Breathing Book

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brilliant - Rated
thorough, relevant and practical- i have been practising yoga for a long time and got loads from this book - it also seemed totally accesible for non yoga people- BRILLIANT.

Informative and practical - Rated
This book provides clear and concise information on the anatomy of breathing with a practical focus. The exercises take a somatic approach and the way in which breathing relates to posture and character is also explored. A resourceful text not just for those interested in yoga but also for teachers, therapists or those who want to relearn the forgotten art of natural breathing.

Excellent book that will help clear your mind - Rated
To anyone who is interesting in thriving and not just surviving , I strongly recommend this book. I suffered with facial pain for many years and to the bewilderment of many doctors , physicians and maxillo facial surgeons whose magical potions (expensive in some cases) did nothing. Then , I stumbled on the fact that it could be my breathing and Donna's book opened up a whole new avenue and gave me the answer. 'Frozen breathing' as Donna calls it , was my enemy and could be cured for FREE with the aid of controlled , deep diaphrammatic breathing (and it's a lot more enjoyable than some of the medicine I've took). I would personally like to thank and congratulate Donna on an outstanding book !!

Easy to understand, read and implement step-by-step guide. - Rated
I really liked this book! It is thorough, easy to read and understand. This is the first time someone has explained it to me in a way I can understand it! Excellent diagrams, exercises, etc. Not only an outstanding yoga teacher but also a good book writer!

Breath Practice Demystified - Rated
Clearly written and very readable, the focus of this book is not on esoteric breathing excercises but on remembering and relearning the deep, smooth, easy breath we had as children. With lots of explication and diagrams for the analytical among us, and many postures, excercises and meditations to try, this book offers good advice on how to identify and remove habitual stress patterns that encourage shallow or restricted breathing. The last two chapters- "The shared breath - Inquiries for couples" and "Minding the Breath - Cultivating Mindfulness" were definitely my favorites.