Matteo Pistono is a writer, meditation teacher, and conscious breathing guide dedicated to helping others live their best lives physically, emotionally, and spiritually. His book Breathe How You Want to Feel: Your Breathing Tool Kit for Better Health, Restorative Sleep, and Deeper Connection is a practical guide to enhancing your nervous system for optimal well-being.
Matteo has authored several acclaimed works, including Meditation: Coming to Know Your Mind, Fearless in Tibet, and In the Shadow of the Buddha. He teaches conscious breathing and meditation to individuals and groups through in-person workshops and online programs.
With over 30 years of meditation practice, Matteo's spiritual journey began in Nepal and Tibet, where he immersed himself in the study of Buddhism, Vedanta, and Hatha Yoga. His teachings are informed by extensive periods of solitary meditation, pilgrimages across sacred Himalayan landscapes, and a lifelong commitment to integrating ancient wisdom into modern life. He maintains a daily practice of yoga asana, pranayama, and meditation.
Matteo holds a Master's degree in Indian Philosophy from the University of London. His writings have appeared in The Washington Post, BBC, Buddhadharma, Tricycle, Men's Journal, Kyoto Journal, and HIMAL South Asia.
When not teaching or writing, Matteo and his wife enjoy surfing and mountain biking near their home in Southern California.