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The Healing Power of the Breath: Simple Techniques to Reduce Stress and Anxiety, Enhance Concentration, and Balance Your Emotions Paperback – June 12, 2012

by Richard P. Brown (Author), Patricia L. Gerbarg (Author)

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Here’s a drug-free, side-effect free solution to common stress and mood problems—developed by two physicians. Millions of Americans suffer from mood problems and stress-related issues including anxiety, depression, insomnia, and trauma-induced emotions and behaviors; and most would prefer not to take medication for their conditions due to troublesome side effects, withdrawal symptoms, and disappointing success rates.

Drs. Richard P. Brown and Patricia L. Gerbarg provide a drug-free alternative that works through a range of simple breathing techniques drawn from yoga, Buddhist meditation, the Chinese practice of qigong, Orthodox Christian monks, and other sources. These methods have been scientifically shown to be effective in alleviating specific stress and mood challenges such as anxiety, insomnia, post-traumatic stress disorder, and many others. The authors explain how breathing practices activate communication pathways between the mind and the body, positively impacting the brain and calming the stress response. The enclosed audio program guides readers through the techniques and helps make these breathing practices an ongoing part of daily life.

This book and CD set includes breathing techniques to relieve

   • anxiety and depression
   • trauma-related emotions and behaviors
   • post-traumatic stress disorder
   • insomnia
   • addiction-related behaviors

It also offers breathing techniques to enhance concentration, peak performance, and personal relationships.

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“Whether we are facing the distressful outcomes of trauma or simply seeking relief from the stresses of everyday life, the life-changing steps in this book and audio program provide the essential skills we need to bring health into our lives.”—Daniel J. Siegel, MD, Clinical Professor, UCLA School of Medicine, author of Mindsight

“As pioneering researchers in the field of mind body practices and mental health, Drs. Gerbarg and Brown have researched the ancient traditions, both Eastern and Western, and know what works. In their groundbreaking new book, they keep it simple —no religion, no deities, no mumbo jumbo; just clear breathing instruction easily introduced in a clinical setting or for use at home.” —Amy Weintraub, author of Yoga Skills for Therapists and Yoga for Depression

“Firmly based in scientific and clinical observations, the simple techniques in The Healing Power of the Breath are a breakthrough for anyone wishing to lessen stress, balance emotions, and/or enhance concentration. The book is engaging and clearly-written, which makes the techniques it introduces easy to learn and put into practice. Best of all, these techniques require no special training and give results without the harmful side effect of pharmaceuticals. I have personally witnessed their effectiveness treating veterans with combat stress or PTSD. Highly recommended.” —Shad Meshad, president and founder of the National Veterans Foundation

“The Healing Power of the Breath is an accessible book on a very important topic. Drs. Brown and Gerbarg deal with the complex subject of breathing and how it can impact our mental health from both conventional medicine and concepts from ancient philosophies. With a blend of anecdotes, citations from published medical literature, and actual practical sessions, this book is for anyone who would like to develop their self-help skills to improve their sense of wellbeing.” —Shirley Telles MBBS, Ph.D. (Neurophysiology); director of the Patanjali Research Foundation, Haridwar, India (www.patanjaliresearchfoundation.com), and head of the Indian Council of Medical Research Center for Advanced Research in Yoga and Neurophysiology, Bangalore, India

About the Author

A graduate of Harvard Medical School, Patricia L. Gerbarg, MD, is Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at New York Medical College and maintains a private practice, and facilitates research on mind-body treatments for anxiety, PTSD, and stress-related medical conditions. She has lectured on integrative treatments in psychiatry at the American Psychiatric Association, and other professional conferences.

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Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: Shambhala; 1 edition (June 12, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1590309022
ISBN-13: 978-1590309025
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches
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Average Customer Review: 92 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #39,323 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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- #358 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > New Age & Spirituality > Mental & Spiritual Healing
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Best Breathing Technique! Improves health and mental well-being. Try it... you won't be sorry!

March 1, 2017

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If I could give this book 20 stars I would. It is a deceptively easy technique and different from any other breathing practice I have ever done.... and I have tried many! I have read at least 20 books on breathing and different techniques and I finally found something that truly works! Initially, I bought this book hoping to make my breathing more fluid. I had a tendency to hold my breath. Not only do I no longer hold my breath, it brought a level of calmness to my life that was completely unexpected. I have given away at least 5 copies of this book and have recommended it to countless others. Do yourself a favor and try this!!!!!

23 people found this helpful

Audio files are available for Kindle version

March 7, 2015

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I haven't read the book yet but I wanted to post right away that the audio files are available for download with the Kindle edition. All you need to do is open the reading sample of the book from the Amazon book page and part way in there is a link to the audio files. I easily downloaded them and saved them to my computer and then sent them to my android phone.

I will update this post once I finish the book.

31 people found this helpful

As Easy as 1-2-3 and Incredibly Beneficial!!!

February 8, 2016

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Dr. Richard Brown brings his wide-ranging and deep knowledge of ancient breathing practices that he has studied with world class masters. His straightforward teaching brings the benefit of these important techniques to everyone in easy to follow directions. Anyone can gain the enormous benefits of breathing exercises using the techniques that Dr. Brown teaches. An accompanying cd disc contains several very easy breathing sessions lead by Dr. Brown. I highly recommend this book!

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Great Lakes Girl!

... now and believe I will continue as it is easy and very calming

November 22, 2016

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Not sure a whole book is needed to cover this procedure but I've doing 10-20 minutes everyday for a month now and believe I will continue as it is easy and very calming. Also useful when you are waiting, like at the doctors office or in the car. Definitely use the Coherent Clock as an aid.

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Dennis M. Pelon , PHD, RYT

Yoga pranyama or breathing techniques used for literally thousands of ...

October 31, 2015

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Yoga pranyama or breathing techniques used for literally thousands of years to regulate sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems are finally becoming mainstream treatments for Anxiety, Insomnia, PTSD, and Depression. In my Trauma Sensitive Yoga and Mood Enhancing Yoga classes I sometimes encounter patients that are septical about yoga practices so I readily refer them to the Healing Power of the Breathe written and practiced by physicians. It's okay that they have westernized the practice of ujjayi pranayama by renaming it "resistance breathing" perhaps because there is a slight constriction of the throat during exhale resulting in the ocean sounding vibration that results.This of course becomes both an anchor to the present for PTSD patients and a vagus nerve stimulation for Depression patients. My patients in the psychiatric clinic that pranyama or breathing techniques are more valuable for them then the asanas, meditation or chanting acquired during my classes. Dennis Pelon, PhD,RYT

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once you get the audios they really help you learn ...

January 12, 2018

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once you get the audios they really help you learn to control your breathing.

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June 4, 2014

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I was surprised by this book. It is excellent. I've read it all, but have only been practicing the first exercise. Coherent Breathing. It works. I have insomnia, and the breathing really helps me sleep. I assume that the more I do it, the better I'll get. My intent is to see if I can combine this book's techniques with "Open Focus" technique. So far, I haven't found anything in my "The Open-Focus Brain" book about breathing. I just don't think they cover that. I've read all of Fehmi's book. An interesting omission.

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Excellent read-The Healilng Power of the Breath

August 20, 2012

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There is a lot of good material and references packed into this small book. Most importantly to me, it is good as a "self-help" resource or for practitioners because of the detailed procedures. I have already used the 2-4-2-6 breath count with several clients--it is quite easy to learn and seems to be a great way for those with anxiety issues to be able to promote self-calming. Now take a deep breath...:)

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This book is OK, but not great or original.

This book is OK.
Wish the authors had put their book within the context of the many other authors and researchers that have very similar books and techniques, and who have...Read more

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This is a great book. I love the exercises and it has ...

This is a great book. I love the exercises and it has helped me to lower my stress.

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Great book and CD. Everyone should learn this method. It becomes easy to use in most situations.

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Covers all the bases in breathing techniques - excellent reference

excellent book .. covers all the bases

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Top notch for relaxation and meditation

Super book for relaxation and for those who have a hard time with traditional breathing meditation. Short and sweet, no wasted words.Read more

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Love this book! Easy to practice, and follow directions. Breath work is a necessary part of my life. I am so grateful I found this book.

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