3-Week Check-In: How’s Breath landing for you? 🫁
It’s been a few weeks since we began reading Breath by James Nestor, and I’d love to pause and check in!
I just had the cosiest reading weekend with the snow (& rain, unfortunately) :)
No pressure if you’re not “caught up.” You can respond whether you’ve read one chapter or the whole book.
A few ideas from the book that stood out for me!
• The experiment where participants had their noses blocked and were forced to mouth breathe , and how quickly their health markers changed!!!!
• The connection between breathing and sleep quality - can you relate??
• The nose tissue make up is the same type of tissue... from where?..... Did you catch that? 👀
• How jaw development and facial structure have changed over time - did you really understand the POWER of your breath?
• The idea that breathing “less” (more gently) can actually improve oxygen delivery
• The role of humming and nitric oxide in nasal breathing - this has become a staple for my myofunctional clients!
What has stood out to you so far? :)
Reflection Section
Has anything changed in your awareness of your own breathing?
Have you noticed anything different in your child’s or your spouse / best friend / family members' breathing or sleep?
Did any chapter challenge something you thought you knew?
You’re welcome to share reflections, questions, or even a favourite quote.
Awareness first. Change second!
I’m so glad we’re exploring this together! This has been so fun, I hope you're enjoying the book. 🫁💛
with love,
Ashley