A book recommendation from Amanda Duckstein, founder of Shadowbox Pilates:

A Respiratory Reset

Breath by James Nestor introduced me to the profound science of breathing patterns and their effects on physical and mental health. The author's research on respiration techniques has directly influenced how I teach at Shadowbox, particularly the 4-7-8 breath method I now incorporate into classes. 

This technique — inhaling for four counts, holding for seven, and exhaling for eight—creates a longer exhale than inhale, which helps calm the nervous system.

After experiencing its benefits personally, I began sharing it with clients during sessions. They love it just as much as I do.

Where to Find It

You can purchase it through Amazon or find it at our Water Mill studio alongside our other carefully selected wellness essentials.

Contacts

🌐 Shadowbox Pilates

🌐 Breath

About Amanda

After teaching Pilates for 15 years, Amanda created Shadowbox Pilates to return to Joseph Pilates' original vision of control, precision, and core-focused movement. 

Her Southampton studio features specialized wooden reformers with towers and jump boards, while her popular Shadowbox in the Wild series brings classes to iconic locations like Gurney's oceanfront deck and Wölffer Wine Stand.

Amanda Duckstein lives and enjoys life on the East End after many years in New York City. 

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Book Cover - James Nestor - Breath - Riverhead Books