The Art of Breathing: How to Become at Peace with Yourself and the World

by Danny Penman, Jon Kabat-Zinn (Foreword), Mark Williams (Afterword)

"We can intentionally befriend the breath to great advantage. And that is what Danny Penman's beautifully tactile and invitingly pleasing and uplifting gift to us is all about." —Jon Kabat-ZinnYou breathe 22,000 times every day. How many of those breaths are you really aware of?For thousands of years, people have used the art of breathing for equally profound effects on the mind and body. In The Art of Breathing , international bestselling and award-winning author Dr. Danny Penman provides a concise guide to letting go and finding peace in a messy world, simply by taking the time to breathe.Dissolve anxiety, stress, and unhappiness, enhance your mind, and unleash your creativity with the simple exercises included. With each little moment of mindfulness, you’ll discover a happier, calmer you.Mindfulness really is as easy as breathing. Some known side You will smile more. You will worry less. Life won’t bother you so much.This new edition includes a new afterword by Mark Williams, author of Mindfulness .

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction

128 pages, Paperback

Published May 1, 2022

About the author

DANNY PENMAN is an award-winning journalist and author who writes for the London Daily Mail. He is coauthor of the bestselling MINDFULNESS: An Eight-Week Plan for Finding Peace in a Frantic World and YOU ARE NOT YOUR PAIN: Using Mindfulness to Relieve Pain, Reduce Stress, and Restore Well-Being---An Eight-Week Program.

Reviews

[Danielle Palmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book on meditation is beautiful, thin, and the information inside is easy to grasp. The tale at the beginning grabbed me, the drawings held my attention throughout. Highly recommend. Basic concepts include how habit detaches us from “the now,” how our breath is always with us and is an amazing tool we always have access to, different types of meditation are offered (fruit meditation, body scan). Here’s my favorite part: “Mindfulness is the observation and acceptance of your wandering thoughts. Whatever happens, always remember that you cannot fail at meditation. Mindfulness is observation without criticism. When you are meditating, try not to set yourself a definite goal, such as clearing your mind of thoughts or aiming to become happier or more peaceful or content. These are often by-products of meditation. But if you aim for them, you will miss. It may seem like an annoying paradox, but it is also true. When you meditate, you find what you find.” (Kinda like thrift shopping). Negativity bias is covered as well. I love the new to me concept of the earth breathing! And once the weather improves a bit I’m looking forward to the meditation of looking at the stars while grounding.

[Catherine Rush · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good reminder to slow down and breathe.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

If I could give this a 10 I would

I have read and revisited this book as I found it extremely helpful at difficult times. Concentrating on my breathing, bringing inner calmness.

I recommend and have recommended to others.

[Kathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a great book to use as a resource. It is filled with meditation exercises and wonderful images.

[Caitlin Litz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thanks for the Rec, dad.

[Ashley Jensen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book, reading it reminded me of a blog post. Easy to follow but nothing outstanding.

[Ruth Mccabe · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love it, a very positive book with a positive message.

[Danielle]

DNF