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The bridge where butterflies live. Biosophy of breath.

The bridge where butterflies live. Biosophy of breath.

Our Review

Sometimes a text arrives at the bookstore that forces us to sit down and, literally, take a breath. Nazareth Castellanos has done something unusual: united the rigor of neuroscience with the delicacy of poetry and the depth of ancient philosophy. It is not a self-help manual or a cumbersome scientific treatise; rather, it is a journey across that invisible bridge that is breathing, connecting our physical posture with our mental state.

Reading it, you feel as if the author is taking you by the hand through the laboratory and through the garden. It is fascinating to discover how the nose and diaphragm dictate the rhythm of our emotions. If you are looking to understand why calm begins in the nostrils, this book is perfect.

Book Details 

Synopsis

What happens in our brain when we inhale the scent of damp earth or when we hold our breath in surprise? In The Bridge Where Butterflies Live, neuroscientist Nazareth Castellanos explores the biosophy of breathing. Through exquisite narration, the author reveals how life's most instinctive act is, in reality, a master regulator of our attention, memory, and emotional balance. 

About the Author

Nazareth Castellanos is a renowned physicist and doctor in Neuroscience from the Complutense University of Madrid. She has dedicated a large part of her career to scientific research in institutions such as the Institute of Theoretical Physics (CSIC) and the Max Planck Institute. Her work focuses on the relationship between the brain and the body (interoception), being one of the most influential voices in disseminating how posture, the heart, and breathing sculpt our mind. She is the author of bestsellers such as The Mirror of the Brain.

Technical Details

  • Pages: 278

  • Author: Nazareth Castellanos

  • Publisher: Siruela

  • Collection: El Ojo del Tiempo

  • Binding: Paperback

  • Edition: 2025

  • ISBN: 9788410415324

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