Breathing Exercises for Dummies
By Shamash Alidina | Foreword by Patrick McKeown
New book available for pre-order now – wherever books are sold.
Want a simple yet comprehensive guide to Breathing Exercises and Breathwork?
Discover the Power of Your Breath
Your breath is free, always with you, and incredibly powerful.
But are you using it well?
In Breathing Exercises for Dummies, mindfulness teacher and author Shamash Alidina (that’s me!) guides you through simple, evidence-based breathing techniques to reduce stress, improve focus, energise your body, and even sleep better.
Whether you're completely new to breathwork or curious to go deeper, this book offers a practical, science-backed roadmap to a calmer, healthier you — one breath at a time.
Praise for the book
“The tools you’ll discover in this book aren’t just useful. They’re life-changing.”
Patrick McKeown, world-leading breathwork expert
“This book shows that breathing well isn’t just for moments of crisis — it’s a gentle guide back to ourselves.”
Dr. Sundar Balasubramanian, breathwork researcher
“Breathing Exercises for Dummies aims to make a complex subject simple and accessible.”
Dr. Belisa Vranich, breathing science expert
“A practical and science-informed guide that cuts through the noise and brings you back to the essentials.”
Anders Olsson, bestselling author
What You’ll Learn
How breathing works (and why it matters more than you think)
Science-backed breathing exercises from traditions like pranayama to modern approaches like the Buteyko method
Quick techniques to energise, calm, or centre yourself — in under 5 minutes
Breathing for specific challenges like anxiety, poor sleep, low energy, or focus
How to build a daily breathwork habit that fits into even the busiest life
Who This Book Is For
Beginners curious about breathwork
Busy professionals seeking stress relief on the go
Yoga, mindfulness or therapy practitioners wanting new tools
Anyone who breathes and wants to feel better
What Makes This Book Different?
✅ No fluff. Just practical tools backed by science and experience.
✅ Written in plain English (with a few laughs along the way).
✅ Foreword by breathwork legend Patrick McKeown (author of The Oxygen Advantage)
✅ Trusted “For Dummies” format — clear, helpful, and easy to follow
✅ Authored by Shamash Alidina, bestselling mindfulness teacher with 20+ years' experience
🎁 Bonus: Free Guided Audio Tracks
When you pre-order, you’ll get access to exclusive guided breathing audios from Shamash to help you breathe better — starting today.
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👇 Ready to Breathe Better?
Pre-order Breathing Exercises for Dummies today and take your first small step towards calm, clarity, and vitality.
