What do you think?
Rate this book
Conscious Breathing
Transform Your Health and Well-Being With Your Breath
What if one simple habit could radically improve your life? What if one small change could completely reshape your health, fitness, weight, sleep, energy -- and even your looks and sex life?
Anders Olsson is the founder of Conscious Breathing. He has educated hundreds of breathing instructors and helped thousands of people create massive change in their lives through the power of their breath. In this book he draws on his vast experience, as well as countless hours studying all aspects of the human breath, as he reveals:
The science of breathing
How poor breathing habits ruins your health
How good breathing habits make you feel great and perform at your very best
Why proper breathing is crucial for your teeth and facial development
How “conscious breathing” can reduce stress and improve sports performance
The five simple principles of optimal breathing
How to quickly and easily retrain your breathing
And much, much more
The Power of Your Breath is the definitive step-by-step guide to reshaping your breathing habits -- and your life.
Get it now to transform your health and well-being with nothing but your breath!
Pick up your copy today by clicking the “BUY NOW” button at the top of this page!
What if one simple habit could radically improve your life? What if one small change could completely reshape your health, fitness, weight, sleep, energy -- and even your looks and sex life?
Anders Olsson is the founder of Conscious Breathing. He has educated hundreds of breathing instructors and helped thousands of people create massive change in their lives through the power of their breath. In this book he draws on his vast experience, as well as countless hours studying all aspects of the human breath, as he reveals:
The science of breathing
How poor breathing habits ruins your health
How good breathing habits make you feel great and perform at your very best
Why proper breathing is crucial for your teeth and facial development
How “conscious breathing” can reduce stress and improve sports performance
The five simple principles of optimal breathing
How to quickly and easily retrain your breathing
And much, much more
The Power of Your Breath is the definitive step-by-step guide to reshaping your breathing habits -- and your life.
Get it now to transform your health and well-being with nothing but your breath!
Pick up your copy today by clicking the “BUY NOW” button at the top of this page!
260 pages, Paperback
First published April 18, 2012
779 people are currently reading
421 people want to read
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 29 of 29 reviews
June 4, 2020
Thorough, to a fault
There's lots of biological information pertaining to the impediments, effects and cures in this guide. Clearly the author has done their homework and speaks from deep understanding. That said, I don't know why it takes some 100+ equivalent paper pages to state the case for effective breathing techniques. I think that most people who'd be interested in knowing how and why to breathe better without having to weed through all the scientific preamble. I understand the need for a self help guide appear to be long enough to look legit, but wading through all the fluff works against it. 30 pages is plenty.
There's lots of biological information pertaining to the impediments, effects and cures in this guide. Clearly the author has done their homework and speaks from deep understanding. That said, I don't know why it takes some 100+ equivalent paper pages to state the case for effective breathing techniques. I think that most people who'd be interested in knowing how and why to breathe better without having to weed through all the scientific preamble. I understand the need for a self help guide appear to be long enough to look legit, but wading through all the fluff works against it. 30 pages is plenty.
December 25, 2020
A good complement to "Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art".
November 29, 2022
great advice
Easy read well laid out with some great tips very interesting facts on a subject that is very underwritten in the medical world
Easy read well laid out with some great tips very interesting facts on a subject that is very underwritten in the medical world
December 27, 2024
Better breathing for better Health
I read several books on improving my breath. I learned a lot from Conscious Breathing. The explanations on how breath works made it clear how important our breathing habit is to our well being. This book is well worth our precious reading time.
I read several books on improving my breath. I learned a lot from Conscious Breathing. The explanations on how breath works made it clear how important our breathing habit is to our well being. This book is well worth our precious reading time.
September 20, 2025
Very good.
May 31, 2025
The message of the book is valid and most of the content is fascinating and interesting. However, he's balancing on a very thin line between being scientifically correct and speculating in the benefits. I mean, chapters where he is citing one (1) study only and drawing conclusions from that does not build confidence in the correctness of the statements. It does the opposite, giving a feeling of cherry-picking facts.
That said, it's still an inspiring book which at least has made me aware of my breathing technique - and encouraged me to work on that more to improve my health.
That said, it's still an inspiring book which at least has made me aware of my breathing technique - and encouraged me to work on that more to improve my health.
July 24, 2020
I believe this is the same as his book conscious breathing which is the book I am reviewing here. There wasn't much here besides justification for breathing properly and a high level overview of how to breath. James Nestor and Belisa Vranich both have better books. Nestor seems to be friends with Olsson and I imagine Olsson knows his stuff he just doesn't give much technique here. Hopefully he will write a better book in English at some point.
January 13, 2025
intriguing book
I enjoyed this book. Having been a lifelong mouth breather,suffering from asthma,sleep apnea and on cpap I became interested in my breathing patterns and how to improve my breathing. I also started to explore “breath” in yoga class. I am going to try this author’s breathing retraining course and ordered his Relaxator. I hope what he says about improving breathing will improve my life too.
I enjoyed this book. Having been a lifelong mouth breather,suffering from asthma,sleep apnea and on cpap I became interested in my breathing patterns and how to improve my breathing. I also started to explore “breath” in yoga class. I am going to try this author’s breathing retraining course and ordered his Relaxator. I hope what he says about improving breathing will improve my life too.
November 10, 2025
Very thorough and detailed
The comprehensive exploration of respiratory physiology provided valuable insights into the intricate biological processes underlying breathing. While the initial chapters were engaging, the text's complexity increased, potentially challenging reader comprehension. Despite the absence of practical recommendations in the concluding sections, the overall content remained intellectually stimulating.
The comprehensive exploration of respiratory physiology provided valuable insights into the intricate biological processes underlying breathing. While the initial chapters were engaging, the text's complexity increased, potentially challenging reader comprehension. Despite the absence of practical recommendations in the concluding sections, the overall content remained intellectually stimulating.
September 25, 2021
Must read
After 5 decades of martial arts and meditation, I thought I knew all about proper breathing. I was soo wrong. This book will show you why breathing really is the basis of our existence. Without proper breathing you got nothing. Do yourself a solid, read this book.. It's really that important. Good luck
After 5 decades of martial arts and meditation, I thought I knew all about proper breathing. I was soo wrong. This book will show you why breathing really is the basis of our existence. Without proper breathing you got nothing. Do yourself a solid, read this book.. It's really that important. Good luck
September 4, 2020
Valuable insights on breathing
This book was enlightening. It appears that our health is more than the sum of our supplements, rather, it starts with how, and how much, we breathe. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand their own health-potential.
This book was enlightening. It appears that our health is more than the sum of our supplements, rather, it starts with how, and how much, we breathe. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand their own health-potential.
September 24, 2020
If I were going to take a jab I would summarize it as "Breathing fixes everything!", but the reality is breathing does affect more of our bodily processes than we realize. Tons of great footnotes and very practical advice.
January 20, 2020
Personal I enjoyed this book. Now I just want to improve my breathing. After learning all the benefits and why it's so important to do so.
October 11, 2020
I recommend for all
Easy read and explanation. Starting to relearn how to breath today! Loved the lower your blood pressure tip. And the mouth tape for sleeping.
Easy read and explanation. Starting to relearn how to breath today! Loved the lower your blood pressure tip. And the mouth tape for sleeping.
August 11, 2021
A Christian Philosophy
He has given the western world the missing ingredients to happiness and success.
Our spiritual journey has lacked individual growth in the past.
He has given the western world the missing ingredients to happiness and success.
Our spiritual journey has lacked individual growth in the past.
June 29, 2024
game changer
This is an excellent book to be taken seriously and adopted by anyone who wants to learn how to become healthier.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.
This is an excellent book to be taken seriously and adopted by anyone who wants to learn how to become healthier.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.
July 1, 2024
Excellent book on breathing, well illustrated, interesting background, practical and good references.
Overall a go to source.
Overall a go to source.
February 27, 2024
Superb!
I am an avid reader about general health, physiology, psychology and general heath. This is by far the best book I have read. Thank you Mr. Anders Olson. This book was very interesting, exciting and easy to read. Strongly recommend.
I am an avid reader about general health, physiology, psychology and general heath. This is by far the best book I have read. Thank you Mr. Anders Olson. This book was very interesting, exciting and easy to read. Strongly recommend.
January 12, 2022
What triggers breathing, low O2 or high CO2?
Is one a necessary element, the other a toxic waste?
What happens when you hyperventilate?
What happens if you "mini" hyperventilate all the time?
What does going on an "air diet" mean?
What regulates the pH in our body?
What gives us a "side ache? or a "Stitch"?
How can less air per breath result in more oxygen to the cells?
How important is it to shut our mouth?
Can breathing affect weight loss?
Can breathing promote inflammation?
See pages 54,55,77
What causes a stuffy nose?
What results from excess oxygen caused by over breathing?
Why would CO2 therapy improve wound healing?
Which nostril should one close to enhance the parasympathetic mode and lower blood pressure?
Are there options for CPAP?
What affects the position of the teeth?
Five Principles of Conscious Breathing: 1) In and out through the nose, 2)Breathe with your diaphragm, 3) Slow and relaxed (quiet) breaths, 4)Rhythmic breathing,5) Quiet & reduced volume.
We breathe between 20-25,000 times each day. Each breathe affects our nervous system.
This book provides compelling evidence for and explanation of the Buteyko method.
Is one a necessary element, the other a toxic waste?
What happens when you hyperventilate?
What happens if you "mini" hyperventilate all the time?
What does going on an "air diet" mean?
What regulates the pH in our body?
What gives us a "side ache? or a "Stitch"?
How can less air per breath result in more oxygen to the cells?
How important is it to shut our mouth?
Can breathing affect weight loss?
Can breathing promote inflammation?
See pages 54,55,77
What causes a stuffy nose?
What results from excess oxygen caused by over breathing?
Why would CO2 therapy improve wound healing?
Which nostril should one close to enhance the parasympathetic mode and lower blood pressure?
Are there options for CPAP?
What affects the position of the teeth?
Five Principles of Conscious Breathing: 1) In and out through the nose, 2)Breathe with your diaphragm, 3) Slow and relaxed (quiet) breaths, 4)Rhythmic breathing,5) Quiet & reduced volume.
We breathe between 20-25,000 times each day. Each breathe affects our nervous system.
This book provides compelling evidence for and explanation of the Buteyko method.
August 24, 2014
We all know how fundamental breathing is, not just to staying alive, but also to the quality of our lives. But I wonder how many of us realize that the way we breathe is critical to so many more aspects that make life worth living. It certainly never occurred to me, until I read Anders Olsson’s book, that something as simple and natural as breathing could influence the way we look by affecting the way our facial bones develop. Or that breathing through the nose could boost one’s libido, ease bodily aches and pains, and even help us lose weight!
Breathing properly is something that is we all can learn to do. When one considers how much the average person spends these days on improving their looks, boosting their sex lives, and/or losing weight in order to look and feel good, I’m shocked that more of us don’t know about this powerful, easy and free solution to living a longer, healthier, pain-free life. The Power of Your Breath should be required reading for every parent and every child.
Sandra Sedgbeer, author, broadcaster, and radio/TV talk show host.
Breathing properly is something that is we all can learn to do. When one considers how much the average person spends these days on improving their looks, boosting their sex lives, and/or losing weight in order to look and feel good, I’m shocked that more of us don’t know about this powerful, easy and free solution to living a longer, healthier, pain-free life. The Power of Your Breath should be required reading for every parent and every child.
Sandra Sedgbeer, author, broadcaster, and radio/TV talk show host.
June 11, 2014
This book presents very complex detailed information about possibility to improve our breathing and the causes as well as the resluts of bad breathing patterns. It includes variety of exercises with easy-to-follow instructions. It´s the best book about breathing I read so far. It draws information from reserches, yoga practices, observations of doctors and therapists and delivers it reader-friendly.
May 22, 2017
From the moment I start reading the book, begin to become aware of my breathing patterns. It definitely has valuable information that at least during the reading days had a major impact on my life. However the way it is written is "from my point of view" a little messy and repetitive, sometimes losing interest. A little sad that to improve breathing patterns you must buy tools sponsored by the writer, however I will bet on everything learned in the book and give me a chance.
June 30, 2020
Sedan jag läste denna bok påminner jag mig själv oftare att djupandas via näsan ner i magen och det är skönt. En bok som kan skapa harmoni, alltså!
March 9, 2021
A "must read" for those interested in the study of Breathwork.
August 13, 2021
Skimmed through the book. The takeaway is practice nasal breathing and conscious breathing. The points he argues make sense. Been taping my mouth during sleep and using the relaxator.
December 29, 2022
Intressant läsning om förbättrad andning och allt runtomkring - det mest långsiktiga hälsotipset enligt boken!
February 17, 2023
Definitely a book worth reading and coming back to for reference material. I now tell everyone around me to breathe consciously
unfinished
December 2, 2025I had high interest in this, and getting it was a lot of effort. Once I had it I didn't care that much. Summary: Breathe through the nose, with your stomach, slowly and rhythmically.
September 19, 2023
Superenkelt forklart om hvorfor vi skal puste rolig, med magen, gjennom nesa. Kommer til å bruke en del tid på øvelsene for å jobbe mot en mer optimal pustefrekvens.
Displaying 1 - 29 of 29 reviews