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This instalment of Christopher Gladwell and James Earls’s two-part series on the evolution of breathing and breathwork deals with finding the ‘perfect breath’. Building on the evolutionary science of breathing explored in volume 1, this book enables the reader to recognize the situational demands placed on themselves or their clients and to respond with the relevant breathwork technique.
From reaching sustainable peak performance in sports to adjusting stress and trauma induced breathing patterns to gain resilience, the authors explore the reasons why we don’t breathe the way we should and how breathwork practitioners can help clients find the ‘perfect breath’ for their situation and health. Gladwell and Earls treat topics such as breathwork for women and breathwork for spiritual transcendence and longevity with sensitivity and care, citing interviews and contributions from other experts. An invaluable resource on its own and a companion book to volume 1, this comprehensive volume includes explanatory videos to clearly demonstrate featured techniques.
From reaching sustainable peak performance in sports to adjusting stress and trauma induced breathing patterns to gain resilience, the authors explore the reasons why we don’t breathe the way we should and how breathwork practitioners can help clients find the ‘perfect breath’ for their situation and health. Gladwell and Earls treat topics such as breathwork for women and breathwork for spiritual transcendence and longevity with sensitivity and care, citing interviews and contributions from other experts. An invaluable resource on its own and a companion book to volume 1, this comprehensive volume includes explanatory videos to clearly demonstrate featured techniques.
Reviews
As a medical doctor and breathwork teacher, I find Christopher Gladwell and James Earl's The Evolving Breath Volume One and Two to be an invaluable resource. This work bridges science, physiology, and lived experience with great clarity and depth, while also honoring the breath as a profound doorway into healing and transformation.
What makes this book truly special is the heart and wisdom Christopher and James bring to every page. They don't just share knowledge-they invite us into a deeper relationship with ourselves and with life through the breath. The Evolving Breath is both practical and inspiring, and I warmly recommend it to anyone who wishes to explore the power of breath as a guide for health, growth, and evolution.
For modern humans, breathwork is survival; for breathworkers, it is a calling. These two volumes are a timely reminder that breath is our most universal medicine. In a world filled with noise and uncertainty, every human needs breathwork - and every breathworker will find here, knowledge, inspiration and responsibility. A must-read for anyone seeking healing, clarity, resilience, and a deeper connection to life itself.
As essential as breath is to life, this guide is essential reading for anyone interested in the power of conscious breathing. Clear, comprehensive, and grounded in both science and experience, the authors explore topics rarely addressed together, including women's physiology, trauma-informed breathwork, sports performance, and the transpersonal dimensions of breath. Whether you are a practitioner helping others access the healing potential of breath or simply seeking a healthier, more balanced way to breathe yourself, this book is a treasure trove of insight. Richly illustrated with charts and diagrams, and enhanced by QR codes that bring the practices to life, The Evolving Breath is destined to become a definitive resource in the field.