Each of us takes on average 25,000 breaths a day. But as a species we have lost the ability to breathe correctly – and this has consequences for our health. That’s the argument of bestselling author James Nestor who has travelled the world to explore how ancient cultures used breathing as a medicine to help heal the body and calm the mind. His book, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, has sold over 3 million copies worldwide, was a New York Times top 10 bestseller for 20 weeks and has been translated into 44 languages.
In February 2026, you can join Nestor live for an eye-opening talk, to learn the science and traditions of how the simple act of breathing can transform our health and wellbeing.
Drawing from his bestselling book Breath, Nestor will show how the way we breathe affects everything, including sleep, allergies, mental health and athletic performance. He will also share the remarkable stories of others who have changed their lives through the power of breath.
Join him as he challenges our understanding of our most basic biological function, where we have gone wrong and how we fix it. You will also have the chance to ask your own questions in the Q&A.
Praise for Breath:
‘Who would have thought something as simple as changing the way we breathe could be so revolutionary for our health? James Nestor is the perfect guide to the pulmonary world and has written a fascinating book, full of dazzling revelations.’ – Dr Rangan Chatterjee
Purchase a copy of Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art with your ticket for £8.99.
