Breathe Slower, Deeper, Better

Make Deep Breathing a Habit with Simple Yoga Exercises

By Yael Bloch

Illustrated by Cléo Werhlin

Live better—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—by taking simple steps to enhance your breathing

You breathe over 21,000 times per day. But are you breathing well? In Breathe Slower, Deeper, Better, yoga instructor Yael Bloch helps you identify shallow, rushed, or misplaced breathing and shows you how to build better habits with simple exercises inspired by yoga and meditation. In just a few minutes a day, you can:

Develop a deep, lasting sense of calm and relaxation.
Improve your lung capacity, abdominal strength, and blood circulation.
Reduce negative emotions, such as stress, anxiety, and depression.
Strengthen your immune system and relieve health issues, including asthma, hypertension, and muscle pain.

You don’t have to be a yogi: Anyone can unlock centered, supple, slow, and harmonious breathing—and access a new, vibrant way of living!