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The Power of Breath Author: Swami Saradananda

ISBN: 9781786780188 Format: Paperback Number Of Pages: 160 Published: 1 February 2017 Country of Publication: GB Dimensions (cm): 23.5 x 16.2 x 1.1 Description: Breathing is the most fundamental of our body's physical processes and our most intimate companion, yet most of us give it little or no thought in our daily lives. However, once fully acknowledged and harnessed, the power of the breath is unlimited - easing stress and anxiety, boosting energy and stamina, enhancing self confidence, sharpening the ability to focus, strengthening quality of voice and even helping to relieve pain.

A Sanskrit proverb claims, 'If you breathe well, you will live long on earth.' Renowned yoga teacher Swami Saradananda aims with The Power of Breath to give gentle yet powerful guidance on the art of breathing. The introduction explains the basics of breathing and the complex connection between the breath and the subtle body as seen in yogic terms, as well as offering advice on rediscovering natural breathing and preparing for breathing exercises.

The sections that follow then lead the reader through five types of breath as classified in the yogic tradition, each related to a particular type of energy, or life force - vitalizing ( prana ), nourishing ( samana ), expansive ( vyana ), cleansing ( apana ) and expressive ( udana ). O...

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