James Nestor: Exploring the Power of Breath (NYTimes Best Selling Author)

In this captivating replay episode of "Men Talking Mindfulness," Jon Macaskill, a retired Navy SEAL turned mindfulness teacher, and his cohost, renowned NYC Yoga and mindfulness guru Will Schneider, invite acclaimed author James Nestor to delve into the transformative power of breath, inspired by his groundbreaking book, "Breath."

As the conversation unfolds, listeners are taken on a profound journey, exploring the hidden potential of our breath and its impact on our physical and mental well-being. Nestor's extensive research and personal experiences unveil surprising revelations about how we breathe and how it can influence our overall health.

Discover the ancient wisdom behind various breathing techniques, their role in optimizing athletic performance, and their ability to reduce stress and anxiety. Nestor's expert insights into the connection between breath and our modern lifestyle shed light on the importance of reclaiming our innate ability to breathe efficiently.

Tune in to this thought-provoking episode as Jon Macaskill and Will Schneider, expertly guide the conversation, blending their practical mindfulness expertise with Nestor's invaluable knowledge. Gain valuable tips and strategies for incorporating mindful breathing practices into your daily routine, and witness the profound impact it can have on your life.

Join the Men Talking Mindfulness community and embark on a journey of self-discovery, as Jon Macaskill and Will Schneider unveil the untapped potential of our breath, empowering listeners to harness its transformative power and cultivate a greater sense of well-being.

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Time Stamps

(2:00) Announcements

(3:30) Jon introduces James Nestor

(5:30) Will leads opening Grounding Practice

(8:30) How did you get started with this research?

(11:30) Twenty days of experimentation with Anders Olsson

(14:00) Being your own guinea pig

(16:30) James gets into a fist fight. Or was it plastic surgery?

(18:00) Why Jon and Will are taping their mouths shut

(21:00) The most modern technology for better sleep

(23:00) The benefits of keeping your mouth shut

(26:30) Why 9 out of 10 Dentists are against mouth breathing

(30:00) Never look at Pinocchio the same way . . . (erectile tissue in your nostrils!?)

(33:45) Soft food changed your face

(38:00) What George Catlin witnessed in Native American tribes

(40:00) Carbon Dioxide is your friend!

(44:45) Most of us are breathing too much?!

(47:30) The absolute quickest way to calm yourself

(50:15) This book was a decade in the making

(52:30) James doesn’t see himself as an advocate, just a filter for the the research

(58:00) Jon leads closing Grounding Practice

Opening and closing Music: Malecon by Soyb & Amine Maxwell https://soundcloud.com/soybmusic https://soundcloud.com/aminemaxwell Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-malecon Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/xbWzYbtMgIE

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Keywords: mindfulness, breath, James Nestor, book, "Breath," Navy SEAL, mindfulness teacher, Yoga, well-being, breathing techniques, athletic performance, stress reduction, anxiety, self-discovery, transformative power, Jon Macaskill, Will Schneider.

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