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

"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-Zinn\nYou breathe 22,000 times every day. How many of those breaths are you really aware of?\nFor 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.\nDissolve 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.\nMindfulness really is as easy as breathing. Some known side effects: You will smile more. You will worry less. Life won’t bother you so much.\nThis new edition includes a new afterword by Mark Williams, author of Mindfulness.