Breathe Smart: The Secret to Happiness, Health and Long Life

by Aaron Hoopes

In this little book, Aaron Hoopes brings twenty years of experience in the martial arts, fitness training and meditation to bear on one of the most fundamental dimensions of good proper breathing. He calls it a secret not because it is hidden or mysterious, but because so little attention is paid to it. Breathe Smart shows us how, through conscious breathing we can raise our level of oxygen intake and reap the benefits of increased energy, better health, and a stronger sense of well-being.

Genres: Spirituality

80 pages, Perfect Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

My new book has just been released. Reconnecting to the Earth: Reclaiming Our Relationship to Nature and Ourselves.

I haven't been on GoodReads much in the past couple of years while writing this new book, but I'm back and ready to talk with people about book. Please feel free to contact me.

I am the author of 5 other books including Zen Yoga: A Path to Enlightenment through Breathing, Movement and Meditation.

I have spent over thirty-five years studying and teaching tai chi, yoga and traditional Eastern healing methods.

My best-selling Daily Warm-Up DVD is a simple method for anyone, regardless of age or fitness level, to integrate breath and movement into daily life.

I am the founder of Zen Yoga a blend of tai chi, qigong and yoga.

Reviews

[Bruce · Rating 4 out of 5]

My wife is a yoga teacher and she teaches the type of breathing exercises Aaron Hoopes explains in this brief, simple and profound little book. In fact, she's quoted from it in her classes from time to time. Aaron reminds us of how we've forgotten the seemingly simple act of breathing properly. Heed his advice and the positive results will seep into your daily life little by little.

[Kay · Rating 5 out of 5]

This little book has helped me in a number of situations. Great for stressful ones, like having a CAT scan when you don't like tight places.

[Deidra · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a book I will go back to, to help remind me of ways to actually breathe, and mostly relax