Yolanda Barker is a writer and award-winning film director, who has directed documentaries, fiction and animation. During her 13 years in the film industry, Yolanda has edited for TV, directed award-winning documentaries, and is now directing live action and animation fiction. Her thought-provoking, soul searching work explores the space between pain and beauty.

Born and raised in Ireland and Poland, Yolanda's diverse upbringing gave rise to the themes of her life: open-mindedness, equality, and connection beyond social conventions. Having traveled widely around Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, she now lives in London; which she believes to be one of the most culturally diverse and inspiring cities in the world. She is also an experienced yoga teacher who trained in India. Her first health and wellness book The Breathing Revolution will publish in 2017. Yolanda's work is thought-provoking, grounded, and open-minded.

Introduction
Author's note
The breath effect
Why revolutions fail (the importance of awareness)

PART ONE: The seven-day programme
Introduction
Day One: Becoming aware of your breathing habits
Day Two: Developing breath and body awareness
Day Three: Nose breathing
Day Four: The correct breathing muscles
Day Five: The rate of the breath
Day Six: The unstressed breath
Day Seven: The rhythm of the breath
Summary: If you've made it this far

PART TWO: Everyday hacks
Identifying triggers
Pelvic floor and posture
Everyday breathing hacks
Acknowledgements
References