Die Atemlehrerin

"The Breathing Teacher" by Christoph Ribbat tells the moving life story of Carola Joseph, a gymnastics teacher born in Berlin who began a new life as a Jewish refugee in New York City. In her studio, which is considered a hidden gem for singers and dancers, she teaches mindfulness and conscious breathing to cope with the stress of urban life. Despite her relaxed demeanor, she hides a painful past from her students. Ribbat intertwines her personal biography with the history of breathing exercises and gymnastics in the 20th century, creating a captivating family and cultural history. This book invites readers to breathe more consciously and integrate mindfulness into their lives.