Prana And Pranayama Paperback – January 1, 2010

Best book ever on Prana and Pranayama! Well written, super engaging, and very informative. Often used in pranayama teacher training.

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Well the book arrived early and the book is as described, not sure what turtle they strapped it to, as it took 26 days to get here from India. This book is not sold in the United States, well sold but not stocked, but it was well worth the wait. The book is a highly detailed writing and has some pictures for instruction. Pranayama is not a light subject matter for reading.

Breathing (Pranayama) is the most vital process of the body. It influences the activities of each and every cell and most importantly, it is intimately connected with the performance of the brain function. Though breathing is an unconscious, natural process for any human being, conscious control of it provides more benefits and provides the bridge between conscious and unconscious areas of the mind. Breathing also expands one's longevity.As per Yoga, Pranamaya Kosha is the important kosha in the physical body. Many diseases are psychosomatic and they can be cured by Pranic healing (both appropriate Pranayama practice and also eating pranic food). Pranayama is also one of the 8 limbs in Hatha Yoga.There are 3 parts in the book. Part 1 explains the theory of prana and related yogic concepts such as koshas,chakras,nadis and mantra. Part 2 describes respiratory system as needed in understanding yogic and pranic physiology and the research undertaken by science on pranayama and related practices. Part 3 provides the guidelines for practicing pranayama,and the preparatory and classical practices of pranayama. Almost all Pranayama techniques have been explained greatly.There are few more good books available on Pranayama such as Swami Sivananda's 'The Science of Pranayama' published by Divine Life Society, 'Light on Pranayama: The Yogic Art of Breathing' by BKS Iyengar, etc. Off all the books, this book should be considered as encyclopedia of Pranayama.Many New Age Yoga gurus such as Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, Swami Ramdev Baba, Anandamurti Guruma, Srisri conducts their sessions based on selective, advanced pranayama techniques.

I already owned this book on kindle. I wanted to buy this book for a student of mine to understand prana and pranayama. If you are looking to understand WHY and How to use pranayama then this is a must have book. I love ALL of Bihar school of yoga books. It is very difficult to find a supplier that you can get access to the books quickly. When I ordered this book it was coming from India and was a month out. I never received it and got a refund. Just be mindful about that. If you are true seeker of wanting to know more and how to go deeper then buy this book.

This book provides a complete description of the science of pranayama as presented in the classical texts and as taught by the Bihar Shool of Yoga.Prana and Pranayama is one of my main subjects I'am consistantly researching to help me understand the spiritual side of the mind and body connection.Iam very pleased with this very detailed written book.The author has explained very well how you can heal your self of different illnesses by Practicing various breathing technigues that can cure or manage most diseases.The book is divided into three parts.Part1 explains the theory of prana,and related yogic concepts such as koshas,chakras,nadis and mantra.Part2 describes respiratory system as needed in understanding yogic and pranic physiology and the research undertaken by science on pranayama and related practices.Part3 provides the guidelines for practicing pranayama,and the preparatory and classical practices of pranayama.This book is excellent for the beginner who wants to learn more detaled information on developing body and spiritual power.It also is powerfull information for those who are currently practicing yoga Pranayama.Prana is the vital force that sustains not only the body,but also creation at every level.The seers of india have always known what modern science has been trying to fathom;the existence of a primeval force,it's nature,potential and how to harness it.To be giving this knowlegde is a great gift indeed.Through the practice we learn who we trully are;Divine Beings.

I have compact lungs so this book explains how to deep breath and it does help. It also helps with brain function because it helps get more oxygen to the brain

So grateful to have found this book. Gives the background from a spiritual and scientific standpoint. Then dives deep into tons of practices.