“...Dolan sees breathwork as a form of meditation. “This is a physical mantra… I often say breath work is meditation for people who can’t meditate.” ...”
“...I leave my breath session feeling totally rejuvenated – light, energised and clear-headed. I feel as if I’ve been breathing fresh air on a Swiss mountaintop ...”
“...Not only is our breathing technique an effective and healthy way to protect ourselves from the ravages of stress and anxiety, it also provides an immediate remedy for dealing with symptoms as they occur ...”
“...Dolan has helped people with ailments ranging from depression and anxiety to sleep disorders, chronic fatigue and severe pain… ‘To me, breathwork is very, very ancient. We’re really just rediscovering it ...”
“...Back home, and doing daily 10-minute sessions every morning, my exhaustion is a distant memory. I feel charged with energy and ready to handle anything the festive season (and Southern Railway) can throw at me ...”
“...Mr Dolan’s popularity means private sessions aren’t always immediately available, a conundrum that led him to create an app that features a series of easy-to-follow instructional videos for each day of the week ...”
“...My fellow students are similarly seduced. One is a fiftysomething property developer … He reports feelings of elation, vibrations through his body, and a few tears. By day three, he looks 10 years younger. ...”
“...“Degenerative diseases, cardiac problems, and cancer are linked to oxidative stress and cellular free-radical damage, and breath is a key factor in prevention,” Dolan said in a Net-A-Porter article on the power of breathing. ...”
“...BreathGuru’s retreat is located in a rural location in the most easterly part of the Canary Islands. This luxury sanctuary is a villa that only accommodates 4 guests at a time to ensure maximum relaxation (and learning) ...”
“...I’m in a Zen-like refuge in the hills of Lanzarote, being lulled into a meditative trance by Alan Dolan, one of the world’s leading mind-body practitioners. I’ve just had the best craniosacral massage of my life ...”
“...Dolan promises he can teach you this life-changing technique in just one session (though when you meet him, you can see why people keep going back). You’ll walk out feeling not only relaxed but inexplicably lighter. ...”
“...The breathing exercises and techniques [Alan] teaches are safe and easy to do… ‘Conscious Breathing brought the magic and mystery that I experienced as a child back into my adult life.’ Reveals the former PR manager ...”