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.
Joe Rogan recommended Choke by Chuck Palahniuk and Breath by James Nestor. James Nestor discussed The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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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.”
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Patanjali is a foundational ancient text that codifies the philosophical principles, practices, and psychological insights of classical yoga.
Discussed
“And they were codified in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.”
Breath by James Nestor is an eye-opening exploration of how modern humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly and how altering breathing habits can radically transform physical health, mental states, and overall well-being.
