Black Girls Breathing - by Jasmine Marie (Hardcover)

About the Book

"From breathwork practitioner and the founder of black girls breathingª, a practical path for Black women to heal trauma, combat chronic stress, and find freedom in their own bodies and minds. It's no secret that Black women have been oppressed for centuries and, as a Black woman herself, Jasmine Marie knows the impact that intergenerational trauma and systemic racism have had-and continue to have-on her community. Those experiences are why she founded a breathwork company dedicated to helping Black women access somatic practices and understand the power of the mind body connection to undo the trauma the carry. In Black Girls Breathing, Jasmine Marie shares the science-backed tools and wisdom of her program to help readers: -Connect more fully to their bodies. -Give themselves permission to rest. -Heal the chronic stress they carry in their bodies and nervous systems. -Address their emotional pain. -Rebuild themselves and their communities. Ultimately, this book is a long-overdue resource for every Strong Black Woman: The woman ready to break cycles of trauma, heal the internalized beliefs of perfectionism and conditional self worth, and listen to the wisdom of her inner voice"--

Book Synopsis

Harness the power of breathwork with this compassionate, healing guide for Black women.

As a Black woman, Jasmine Marie knows the impact that intergenerational trauma and systemic racism have had--and continue to have--on her community. Those experiences, along with her own journey through chronic stress, are why she created black girls breathing(R), a movement dedicated to helping Black women understand the power of the mind-body connection and its impact on their holistic health, one breath at a time.
In Black Girls Breathing, Jasmine Marie offers you the power of breathwork, and the revolutionary nature of slowing down and turning inward. With each intentional breath, you'll learn how to sink deeper into your body to begin to undo the trauma that's long been stored. Sharing exercises from her unique somatic philosophies proven by data and utilized by tens of thousands of participants to date, Jasmine Marie will also help you:

• Connect more fully to your body
• Give yourself permission to rest
• Heal the chronic stress you carry in your body and nervous system
• Address emotional pain
• Rebuild your sense of self and your community

This is a long-overdue resource for every Strong Black Woman--the woman ready to break cycles of trauma, heal the internalized beliefs of perfectionism and conditional self-worth, and follow the wisdom of her inner voice.

Review Quotes

"Following in the footsteps of black feminist healers such as Audre Lorde, bell hooks, and Adrienne Maree Brown---Black Girls Breathing affirms Jasmine Marie's status as one of the most important voices of her generation. Black Girls Breathing is more than simply a book: it is a poignant reflection of the Black experience, a communal-call-to-action, and a sacred revolution. This is the book--and the healing movement--that our world, and most importantly Black women, have been waiting for." --Dr. Frank Leon Roberts, Co-Founder of The National Black Justice Coalition, and Professor of English and African American Studies, Amherst College

"As a professional Black woman, it's been a long time since I've read a book and felt so deeply seen. Jasmine Marie speaks with ease and authority. She not only roots out the reasons behind our collective trauma but she also provides guidance for deep personal reflection. This powerful and actionable read navigates the space between awakening and healing. It reads like one long exhale, and Marie's guidance feels familiar, like a dear friend who wants your healing as much as her own."--Faye McCray, Author and Former Vice President and Head of Content at Well + Good and Livestrong, and Former Editor in Chief of Psych Central

About the Author

Jasmine Marie is a speaker, breathwork practitioner and the CEO & Founder of black girls breathing(R). Driven by a commitment to improve health outcomes for underserved communities and Black women specifically, her innovative vision and execution to provide accessible wellness and somatic health tools to heal trauma and decrease chronic stress has impacted tens of thousands of Black women to date, with a mission to impact over one million with her work. She has been featured in premier publications including Oprah Magazine, Good Morning America, VOGUE, Forbes, Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire, Essence, Nylon Magazine, Wall Street Journal, and Black Enterprise amongst others. Marie is a graduate of NYU Stern School of Business and is a serial entrepreneur with a corporate professional background in global brand management. She is a proud Atlanta native.

To further connect with her and learn more about her work, visit thejasminemarie.com and blackgirlsbreathing.com.