Review of I. Z. Khazan (2019), Biofeedback and Mindfulness in Everyday Life: Practical Solutions for Improving Your Health and Performance. W. W. Norton and Company

Abstract

Dr. Inna Khazan is the preeminent authority on integrating biofeedback with mindfulness. She wrote Biofeedback and Mindfulness in Everyday Life for biofeedback clients, individuals seeking self-improvement, clinicians, performance coaches, and students. Part I, Physiological Principles, describes the major biofeedback modalities, breathing physiology, and heart rate variability. Part II, Mindfulness, reviews the Foundations of Mindfulness, Mindfulness Meditation, Mindfulness-Based Skills, and Compassion and Self-Compassion. Part III, Applications to Common Challenges, addresses Sleep, Stress and Performance, Anxiety and Fear, Anger, Interpersonal Communication, Pain, Sadness and Depression, and Shame and Guilt. Two appendices contain Meditation Scripts and a Sample List of Biofeedback Devices. Khazan masterfully explains the science supporting biofeedback, mindfulness-based interventions, and self-regulation. Biofeedback and Mindfulness in Everyday Life provides a step-by-step guide for building resilience and emotional flexibility and addressing challenges like anxiety, depression, and pain.