Episode · The Joe Rogan Experience · 2020-07-10
Books mentioned on #1506 - James Nestor
James Nestor is a journalist who has written for Outside magazine, Men's Journal, Scientific American, Dwell magazine, National Public Radio, The New York Times, The Atlantic, the San Francisco Chronicle magazine, and others. His new book Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art is available now: https://www.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Choke
Choke by Chuck Palahniuk is a darkly satirical novel about a sex-addicted con artist who intentionally chokes in expensive restaurants to extract money from the strangers who save him.
Recommended“And there's this uh documentary on him called Choke.”
Where to get it
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The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is an ancient foundational text of classical yoga philosophy that outlines the path to spiritual liberation through mental discipline and meditation.
Discussed“And they were codified in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.”
Where to get it
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Breath
Breath is a non-fiction book by James Nestor that investigates the lost art of human breathing, examining how modern humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly and how conscious breathing techniques can dramatically improve physical health and longevity.
Recommended“Um so, the book, it's called Breath.”
Where to get it
