Quick Deep Breaths

The book bridges 5,000 years of breathwork traditions with modern biofeedback research, explaining concepts through relatable analogies—comparing the vagus nerve to a stress “brake pedal.” Structured in three clear sections, it progresses from the biology of breathing to step-by-step practices and tailored routines for scenarios like insomnia or creative blocks. Unique for its precision, it prescribes exact cadences (e.g., 5.5-second inhales proven in UCLA trials to calm the amygdala) and adapts methods for busy lives, offering 90-second resets or commute-friendly exercises. By focusing on reproducible, interdisciplinary science—while avoiding unproven trends—it empowers readers to transform breathing from an automatic function into a tool for resilience and clarity.