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Breathing: The Master Key to Self Healing (The Self Healing Series) Audio CD – November 15, 1999

by Andrew Weil MD (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars 237 ratings

The health you enjoy today, and for the rest of your life, begins with your next breath. In fact, breathing is so crucial to your body's ability to heal and sustain itself that Dr. Andrew Weil says, "If I had to limit my advice on healthier living to just one tip, it would be simply to learn how to breathe correctly."

On Breathing: The Master Key to Self-Healing, listeners will learn a complete course of eight breathing exercises that Dr. Weil uses in his own life, and has prescribed to hundreds of patients over the past two decades. Dr. Weil reports that these breathing exercises get more favorable response from patients than anything else he teaches.

To learn the art of healthy breathing, Dr. Weil turned to Eastern traditions, including yoga, which view the breath as a vital link to the prana, or energy of the universe. In easy-to-follow language, he explains the secret of breathwork's power over your health, and its remarkable ability to influence ― and even reprogram ― the nervous system.

From increasing energy to lowering blood pressure, to improving circulation to beating anxiety disorders without drugs, Breathing is a practical introduction to the benefits of breathwork, presented by the bestselling author and physician who has taken the miracle out of self-healing, and made it available to all.

Course objectives:

List the health benefits of breathwork.
• Explain how overstimulation of the sympathetic nervous system contributes to health issues.
• Describe the relationship between breath and spirituality.
• Apply breathwork techniques to increase alertness and relaxation.
• Practice guided exercises for restored wellness over time.

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  1. Language
    English
  2. Publisher
    Sounds True
  3. Publication date
    November 15, 1999
  4. Dimensions
    5.7 x 0.38 x 5.06 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    156455726X
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1564557261
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sounds True; Unabridged edition (November 15, 1999)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 156455726X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1564557261
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.7 x 0.38 x 5.06 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 237 ratings

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Andrew Weil, MD

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Andrew Weil, M.D., is a world-renowned leader and pioneer in the field of integrative medicine, a healing oriented approach to health care which encompasses body, mind, and spirit. His forthcoming book, "Mind Over Meds: Know When Drugs Are Necessary, When Alternatives Are Better – and When to Let Your Body Heal on Its Own," will be released on April 25th, 2017.

Combining a Harvard education and a lifetime of practicing natural and preventive medicine, Dr. Weil is the founder and director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, where he is also a Clinical Professor of Medicine and Professor of Public Health and the Lovell-Jones Professor of Integrative Rheumatology. Dr. Weil received both his medical degree and his undergraduate AB degree in biology (botany) from Harvard University.

Dr. Weil is an internationally-recognized expert for his views on leading a healthy lifestyle, his philosophy of healthy aging, and his critique of the future of medicine and health care. Approximately 10 million copies of Dr. Weil's books have been sold, including "Spontaneous Healing," "8 Weeks to Optimum Health," "Eating Well for Optimum Health," "The Healthy Kitchen," "Healthy Aging," and "Why Our Health Matters."

Online, he is the editorial director of www.drweil.com, the leading web resource for healthy living based on the philosophy of integrative medicine. He can be found on Facebook (facebook.com/drweil), Twitter (twitter.com/drweil), Instagram (instagram.com/drweil) and Pinterest (pinterest.com/drweil).

See a comprehensive list of Dr. Weil's information: about.me/DrWeil

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Customers find the CD's breathing techniques effective, noting they are more calming than yoga sessions and help reduce stress and anxiety. Moreover, the exercises are easy to follow and clearly explained, and customers consider it a valuable tool for self-healing. However, the physical condition of the CD receives mixed reviews, with some reporting it was in excellent condition while others received a CD case with no disc included.

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43 customers mention "Calming effect"43 positive0 negative

Customers find the breathing techniques effective for relaxation and stress reduction, noting they are more calming than yoga sessions and help reduce anxiety.

"...Personally, I love the entire series (it's relaxing!) but it does take about 45 minutes to complete it. I love the CD...." Read more

"...CD is very Fabulous. Recipent loves it. Big help with relaxation. Thank you." Read more

"...He uses exhalation first which activates the parasympathetic nervous system which is responsible for rest and relaxation." Read more

"...the exercises and so far I find them soothing, energizing and strangely peaceful. I highly recommend this cd to anyone exploring self healing." Read more

42 customers mention "Value for money"39 positive3 negative

Customers find the CD to be effective and worth the money, with one mentioning they recommend it to friends and clients.

"This CD was in great condition, no issues playing it...." Read more

"Service was Excellent. CD is very Fabulous. Recipent loves it. Big help with relaxation. Thank you." Read more

"...NO EQUIPMENT...YOU WILL ENJOY IT AND IT'S NOT DIFFICULT AND GUARANTEES RESULTS...." Read more

"...I feel it was money well spent. I only wish it had arrived sooner." Read more

29 customers mention "Breathing techniques"28 positive1 negative

Customers appreciate the breathing exercises in the book, which provide excellent explanations and help expand lung capacity, with one customer noting that it requires no equipment.

"...Dr. Weil is very accessible and explains his breathing techniques and the thoughts and history behind them. Highly recommended!" Read more

"I really like these exercises. He uses exhalation first which activates the parasympathetic nervous system which is responsible for rest and..." Read more

"...or have had other meditative practice, this sets a standard of key breathing techniques, and the best part of all is that it is guided...." Read more

"...does good job of explaining each exercise as well as some background information on breath. However, the exercises lack structure...." Read more

24 customers mention "Ease of use"24 positive0 negative

Customers find the breathing techniques easy to follow and clearly explained, with one customer noting the presence of multiple practice instructions.

"...So, I then purchased the CD's and they're easier to use because after you listen to Dr. Weil's lecture on the lst CD you can put it away and use the..." Read more

"This CD was in great condition, no issues playing it. Dr. Weil is very accessible and explains his breathing techniques and the thoughts and history..." Read more

"...- he advices the listener to take up the techniques saying it's EASY,TAKES NO TIME, NO EQUIPMENT...YOU WILL ENJOY IT AND IT'S NOT DIFFICULT AND..." Read more

"...product, it is nice that he has a soothing, calm voice, his explanations are clear, & his theories make a lot of sense...." Read more

9 customers mention "Health benefits"9 positive0 negative

Customers praise the health benefits of this self-healing program, noting it as an A+ tool for self-improvement. One customer mentions that the exercises can be done daily, while another reports significant health improvements.

"...doctor, teaching an alternative for maintaining health & healing besides medications...." Read more

"...It keeps you on track until you want to do it on your own...." Read more

"...The guided exercises are on the second CD. The exercises can be done daily, and I find it helps to do them along with the second CD...." Read more

"...starting point to learning about the power of breathing and getting your self in tune with the benefits of breathing exercise...." Read more

5 customers mention "Cd condition"3 positive2 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the CD condition, with some reporting it was in excellent condition while others received cases with missing discs.

"This CD was in great condition, no issues playing it...." Read more

"To much talk with no in informarion.The second CD was mostley blank. A giant waste of money and time.Real bad." Read more

"...It arrived yesterday in perfect condition...." Read more

"CD case with no CD included" Read more

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  • sandi beach
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love the CD but the 45 min breathing techniques raises my blood pressure and I'm puzzled by that.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2018
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    I downloaded this CD on my Apple itunes and then could never figure out how to use the separate breathing techniques without going through the entire CD of which there are 2.

    So, I then purchased the CD's and they're easier to use because after you listen to Dr. Weil's lecture on the lst CD you can put it away and use the breathing techniques on the 2nd CD thereafter. The techniques are numbered so you do not have to go through the entire series with Dr. Weil if you don't have time, you can skip to your favorite breathing technique and proceed. Personally, I love the entire series (it's relaxing!) but it does take about 45 minutes to complete it.

    I love the CD. My only negative comment is that after I do all of the breathing techniques (45 minutes) and I feel really relaxed....when I take my blood pressure it's very high and I mean very high. I wrote Dr. Weil a query asking why this is happening but I never got an answer. I'm sure there's an explanation but I haven't found one online or at Dr. Weil's website todate.

    If I only use the breathing technique of breathing in to the count of 4, hold for a count of 7 and out for the count of 8, my blood pressure is lowered. Doing this for 5-10 minutes it can lower it 5-10 points. I would think the 45 minute meditation and breathing techniques on the CD would also have that effect but so far, not for me.

    If anyone knows why the CD raises my blood pressure, let me know.
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  • Chaz D
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good quality CD, love Dr. Weil
    Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2024
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    This CD was in great condition, no issues playing it. Dr. Weil is very accessible and explains his breathing techniques and the thoughts and history behind them. Highly recommended!
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  • paul k.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous CD.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2024
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    Service was Excellent. CD is very Fabulous. Recipent loves it. Big help with relaxation. Thank you.
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  • Dymphna
    4.0 out of 5 stars Deep Breathing
    Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2023
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    I really like these exercises. He uses exhalation first which activates the parasympathetic nervous system which is responsible for rest and relaxation.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Chelo Avila
    5.0 out of 5 stars A+ Tool for Self Healing
    Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2013
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    I am truly enjoying this cd.... in disc One Dr. Weil extols the merits of breath work driving the point home with real life case studies. Dr. Weil's low key approach not only motivates but also inspires you. On the second cd he guides you through a total of eight breathing exercises, .....time wise they range from 3 minutes to 11.45 minutes. Towards the end of the first cd Dr. Weil packs powerful motivation - he advices the listener to take up the techniques saying it's EASY,TAKES NO TIME, NO EQUIPMENT...YOU WILL ENJOY IT AND IT'S NOT DIFFICULT AND GUARANTEES RESULTS.
    The key words, easy-no time-guaranteed results were enough of a kick for me to do the exercises. This is the second week I do the exercises and so far I find them soothing, energizing and strangely peaceful. I highly recommend this cd to anyone exploring self healing.
    12 people found this helpful
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  • Rita
    5.0 out of 5 stars very nice
    Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2013
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    This product was recommended to me by my doctor. It arrived yesterday in perfect condition. For this particular product, it is nice that he has a soothing, calm voice, his explanations are clear, & his theories make a lot of sense. I was impressed to know that it is published by a medical doctor, teaching an alternative for maintaining health & healing besides medications. And it is something available to all of us without costing a thing. His theory is worth a try to me for those reasons alone. I feel it was money well spent. I only wish it had arrived sooner.
    6 people found this helpful
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  • Luner
    1.0 out of 5 stars DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!!!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2014
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    To much talk with no in informarion.The second CD was mostley blank. A giant waste of money and time.Real bad.
    3 people found this helpful
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  • Mellow Yellow
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Choice for Beginning Breathwork
    Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2010
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    Dr. Andrew Weil has become one of my heros throughout the years as a doctor who reaches out into both western medicine as well as eastern. He takes what works from both sides and shows it to the public in a sensible, honest and real way. I'm glad to see his Breathing CD is no exception, a guided breathing meditation that makes sense for everyone.

    If you are a complete beginner or have had other meditative practice, this sets a standard of key breathing techniques, and the best part of all is that it is guided. How many times do we get sidetracked? Plenty. So just hit play, and you'll be able to follow along. Really, you can get personal, quality breath work and meditation time in between his prompts. It keeps you on track until you want to do it on your own.

    I've bought the CD a few times for myself, friends, massage clients, and would be pleased to refer it to everyone.
    10 people found this helpful
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  • jeanie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 30, 2021
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    Would have liked a different format to allowed exercises to be played one after the other without the extra talking bits, but it's only a minor point.
    Interesting passages of music by Mark McCoin, I would like to know what they are and if they could be obtained on their own.
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  • Maxime Boudreau
    5.0 out of 5 stars Necessary for your health
    Reviewed in Canada on October 6, 2021
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    This helped me in so many ways I hope it will help you all too 🙏
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  • Missy A.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Aide à apprendre à respirer correctement
    Reviewed in France on September 14, 2016
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    J'ai acheté ce CD car j'avais des problèmes de respirations. Ce CD m'a permise de mieux contrôler ma respiration en apprenant des techniques spécifiques avec des exercices. Cela aide en cas de gros coup de stress ou pour aider à s'endormir et faire le vide dans sa tête. Je recommande vivement.
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  • Michele T.
    5.0 out of 5 stars The best
    Reviewed in Canada on August 25, 2019
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    The best CD ever I’ve bought many for friends and family and it is amazing
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  • Peter Eardley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent explanations of the benefits to the autonomic nervous system ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 2, 2015
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    Excellent explanations of the benefits to the autonomic nervous system by simply breathing properly, something most people do wrong. Highly recommended. Good choice of easy exercises. Very useful knowledge for meditators and hypnotherapists.
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