Breathe, You Are Alive!

Learn the foundational practices of mindful breathing in this key book by "the monk who taught the world mindfulness" The Sixteen Exercises of Mindful Breathing are the heart of Buddhist practice. Through these ancient exercises, we can arrive at spiritual liberation. Breathe, You Are Alive! outlines these sixteen exercises, together with commentaries and further guidance for practicing them every day and in any situation. Thich Nhat Hanh‘s insights and explanation give the reader access to the profound nourishment available when we slow down and get in touch with our breathing. This revised edition includes Thich Nhat Hanh‘s reformulation of the sixteen exercises, crystalized in the last months of his teaching. Through this important comprehensive update, Thich Nhat Hanh offers a clear, accessible, and practical way to understand and work with these fundamental tools for peace and insight.