by Vladimir Vasiliev
with Scott Meredith, Ph.D.
based on the teachings of Mikhail Ryabko
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Secrets of the Russian Breath Masters.
A groundbreaking manual that reveals the Breathing Techniques of Russia’s traditional “Systema.”
Born in the discipline of Russia’s ancient holy warriors and brought down to us today through the ranks of their military’s most elite modern
special forces, these battle-tested principles and techniques are available to you for the first time. Whether you are looking to raise your athletic skills to the next level, or simply seeking to increase your potential and to enjoy life, Systema Breathing is guaranteed to uncover the endless reserve of energy, health and happiness.
This book presents step-by-step training drills given to you in a thorough and comprehensive way.
You will learn the unique methodology of Systema breathing including the seven Systema breathing principles that provide the foundation for every physical activity of your daily life.
Easy reading full of entertaining stories and thought provoking ideas.
The most important book you will ever read.
125 pages
Also available in print format.
Joshua Philip –
Thank you for opening my eyes to the power of breathing with your work, Let Every Breath. After reading your book my only regret in life was that I did not find it sooner. I’ve been living systema for the past five months. It changed my views on life and has given me clarity and purpose.
JD Hixson, Master of Music, Doctor of Musical Arts, The Juilliard School –
As a performing artist, runner and coach of both, I am profoundly aware of the relationship of mind and body – when it comes to fine tuning this integration, Systema Breathwork is invaluable in the way it teaches us through direct experience that less tension is truly more power!
Shawn Walker –
Thank you all for everything you have done and sharing your knowledge with the world. Your teaching and principles have been live saving. The breathing helped me out during the COVID, as I had received the COIVD shot and experienced a lot of internal bleeding. If it was not for the breathwork I would not have been able to move around. I was clean out horse pen one morning, and told my wife I need to go inside as I could not finish, I had no color to my skin. My wife got me to go to hospital and discovered my hemoglobin had went from 15.6 down to 5.4 and still had oxygen level around 99 to 100. They had to double check the blood work because they were sure the first sample was wrong, as the doctors were not sure how I was still able to move around. It took four bag of blood and not sure how many IV bags to return me to stable number of 8 for a five days. Since then, I have fully recovered and returned back to normal activities. Again thank you so very much.
Alan Walker –
I know without a doubt that without your teaching and my practicing Systema, I would have been badly hurt both times. I think most people look for proof of a martial art in a story about some motorcycle gang that was taken out by one lone karate expert or similar tale. Systema is bigger than that. Two things have happened to me: The first thing happened several years ago, I had only been studying Systema a short time. I am a police officer and at the time, I was responding to an injury accident on the freeway in a heavy rain. As I was passing a semi, my patrol car lost traction at about 80 MPH and began to spin. I knew I was going to hit the semi or the median. All I could do was breathe and completely relax. When the car hit the median, it was totaled. I was uninjured. I use the principles daily and frequently in physical altercations with great success The second one, I was helping my son and his family move. I was unloading the last box on his moving van and walked off the back of the truck and missed the ramp. I fell over 5 feet onto pavement and landed with a forward roll. I was completely uninjured. I breathed out and relaxed without thinking and just softly rolled on the ground. (Bear in mind, I’m 48 years old and without Systema, I would have been badly injured.). But none better than those two non-combat events. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and skill by way of seminars, videos and books so that I could learn a small fraction of what you know, to keep me safe. It surely works. Sergeant Alan Walker Blue Springs, Mo. Police Department
Colter Bayard –
When I got Let Every Breath 10 years ago, my nervous system changed. I became more relaxed and strong. I apply the 7 breathing principles to workouts and basically to everything I do. When I had a shoulder injury, the Breath Leading Principle helped me with every movement. I find it amazing. All my friends who I share it with find Systema breathing to be extremely useful too!
Sean A. Langley –
I think I underestimated the power of breathing in Systema. Systema has shown me things I couldn’t imagine. I really underestimated it and cracked open the book “Let Every Breath” only yesterday. I wish I had begun reading it earlier. At work, I am often stressed and angry dealing with people. Work can sometimes be depressing or irritating. Sometimes infuriating. My mind wanders back to bad memories, such as my abusive childhood, bad relationships, betrayals I suffered and/or times in Iraq where I had to deal with much stress, unfairness and tragedy. Just by paying attention to my breathing, stopping and reminding myself, “Breath, Sean… stop and breathe”, I can calm myself, pray for guidance and help and get my mind on better things. I wish I knew that in Iraq. I wish I knew that in the Army. As a soldier, father, husband, man and Christian, Systema is teaching me a lot. God bless you, Vladimir, for helping so many of us to heal, strengthen and use our minds, body and spirit better.
Hannah Marry –
I find that physically inhalation mechanism on tension and fear. I appreciate more about the continued existence nature. Inhalation also anchors your focal point in the awareness. Inhalation helps to stay in the instant in severe conditions, not how to help cope with substantial stress, and help the mind in the realism of now. Yes, I am fond of this book very greatly. I am very satisfied. It has helped me very much. Express thanks to you for sharing this information and perception. High respect.
Jason Loup –
A student in my class had trouble sleeping and Vladimir’s recommendation has proved very helpful. My student did the slow core exercise sets as described in the book, 3 times each day over the past two weeks. In class last night, he shared that at night when he gets in bed, he now feels calm and relaxed; and it’s been easier to deal with negative emotions that have crept up in daily life. He’s seen definite improvement and is excited about continuing to make progress. So a big thank you to Vladimir and Scott for this material.
Taione Meli –
I came across Russian Martial Arts in 2010 through a Friend of mine who is Martial Arts enthusiast with 3 type of Martial arts technique training. He testified to me about Systema Breathing and he had 26 DVDs of which I have viewed all and as a jeet kune do lover I knew straing away I am seeing the best Martial Arts ever. He gave me the Let Every breath book and I study it and study and its like a Bible to me. I love it it has help me greatly in indeed as I struggle with my overweight problem. With understanding from Let Every breath even still with training I can master my condition enlarging my breathing capability daily to counter short breath. I am a Christian and new that zero state of Love is the ultimate in Christian and I was surprised that was the Systema Breathing ultimate Goal too…. there is no enemy, you love everyone, and you do not destroy an opponent you just overcome him. To me personally, the Book itself ” Let every Breath”contain enormous valuable knowledge that any person living ever need and I highly recommend it anyone who looking for something solid for it covers every aspect of our lives from normalcy to being atheletic in nature and age is not a limit. Thank you
Aran Dharmeratnam –
Breathing is a warrior’s ally, an explorer’s companion and the gateway to many of life’s possibilities. Then there is Systema – one of the few surviving arts in existence today, that openly shares with people subtle principles about breathing. For many, this book will open up new areas of discovery. Aran Dharmeratnam B.A. HONS. Law & Criminology
Yuri Talalaev –
The therapeutic value of Systema Breath training is exceptional. Based on experience I can testify that this has improved my health and the health of my patients that practice it. Everyone’s well being can be enhanced through this Systema Breathing treasure that modern Western medicine does not offer. Yuri Talalaev, MD BC (Board Certified) Internal Medicine, BE (Board Eligible) Medical Acupuncture.
Venkat –
Wow !!! I just want to thank Vladimir Vasiliev, Mikhail Ryabko, Kwan Lee, Scott Meredith for this exceptional Treasure. This Book gives us Hope and Answers the purpose of life……….. this is the Only guide you would need to heal yourself. Knowledge and wisdom from the masters open your eyes, without you we would be lost.
Demetry Furman –
All I can say is that we have been gifted once again by Vladimir. “Let Every Breath…” is a master piece. This book will change the way you do everything, and it will accelerate your understanding of Systema exponentially. It took me years to accumulate the knowledge and information that has been put into this book. For those of you who like to learn by following the ‘how to’ method, This book is for you. For those that were looking for a concise explanation of how, what, when, where and why to do it; This book is for you! For those that wanted to be given some guidance; This book is for you! For those that wanted an explanation of what they felt and understood but could not articulate it; This book is for you! As I red this book I smiled and breathed… I don’t know how many times, but I never stopped
Randy Brown –
“Let Every Breath” is without a doubt a book which will change the lives of all who read it and practice its teachings. As a practitioner of kung fu and kempo karate, I saw from my first video purchase of Systema something unlike anything I had seen in my military training and studies of oriental martial arts. I’ve purchased many video’s and now this wonderful book. I could never put my entire heart and soul into my previous studies due to the philosophies and mysticism involved. Thank you Vladamir for bringing this amazing and exciting system founded in the Christian faith to the western world.
Eric Peltz –
The Bible states in Proverbs 27:17: “Iron sharpeneth Iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.” I always thought that I knew the true meaning of this verse until I began to learn Systema. Even though I have not yet met Vladimir or Mikhail personally, I have still been sharpened by their teachings via video and reading materials. “Let Every Breath…” is another masterpiece that has served to shed more light on the unrefined and dull state of my “iron”. I am continually amazed as the concepts of this system reveal to me just how proud and weak I really am. The beauty of Systema though is that this continual realization is not an end, but a beginning. Because of this, I take great joy in facing the future, knowing that with the honesty, help and love of great friends like Vladimir and Mikhail, I can continue to be sharpened into a useful tool that will be of service to my God, my family, and my country. Godspeed, Eric Peltz
Ernest Emerson –
I look forward to using the principles and exercises in your book to my benefit. Teaching people how to protect themselves from harm is a skill that you hope no one ever has to use. Teaching someone how to live a healthy, productive life is a gift you hope everyone will use. It is a noble endeavor. I thank you again for Let Every Breath… Ernest Emerson Emerson Knives Inc.