Episode #1506
James Nestor
Books mentioned
Breath
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 00:00:00
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James Nestor is a journalist whose book Breath examines the science and cultural history of breathing. He and Joe Rogan discuss nasal versus mouth breathing, carbon dioxide tolerance, breathwork, jaw and airway development, and how these factors may influence sleep, health, and athletic performance, while considering claims made by practices such as Wim Hof breathing and Kriya.
What they talked about
- Mouth breathing vs. nasal breathing
- Breath as a pillar of health
- Ancient breathing practices and tummo
- Carbon dioxide's role in breathing
- Asthma and breathing techniques
- Sleep apnea and mouth taping
- Facial structure and palate expansion
- Holotropic and Wim Hof breathing
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