The Yoga of Breath : A Step-by-Step Guide to Pranayama

Discover the basics and benefits of breath control—pranayama—and how to incorporate it into your yoga practiceFor several thousand years, yogis have drawn on the powerful practice of pranayama, a technique of controlling the breath to maximize prana or life energy. Pranayama has been practiced to rejuvenate the body and as a means of self-study and self-transformation. While most yoga practitioners today focus on asanas, or body postures, a growing number of people are learning the complementary practice of pranayama to deepen and enrich their practice. The Yoga of Breath is a guide to learning the fundamentals of pranayama and incorporating them into an existing yoga practice. Rosen's approach is easy to follow with step-by-step descriptions of breath and body awareness exercises accompanied by clear illustrations. The book also covers the history and philosophy of pranayama, offers useful practice tips, and teaches readers how to use props to enhance the exercises. Discover the basics and benefits of breath controlpranayamaand how to incorporate it into your yoga practice For several thousand years, yogis have drawn on the powerful practice of pranayama, a technique of controlling the breath to maximize prana or life energy. Pranayama has been practiced to rejuvenate the body and as a means of self-study and self-transformation. While most yoga practitioners today focus on asanas , or body postures, a growing number of people are learning the complementary practice of pranayama to deepen and enrich their practice. The Yoga of Breath is a guide to learning the fundamentals of pranayama and incorporating them into an existing yoga practice. Rosen's approach is easy to follow with step-by-step descriptions of breath and body awareness exercises accompanied by clear illustrations. The book also covers the history and philosophy of pranayama, offers useful practice tips, and teaches readers how to use props to enhance the exercises.

for Several Thousand Years, Yogis Have Drawn On The Powerful Practice Of Pranayama, A Technique Of Controlling The Breath To Maximize prana Or Life Energy. Pranayama Has Been Practiced To Rejuvenate The Body And As A Means Of Self-study And Self-transformation. While Most Yoga Practitioners Today Focus On asanas, Or Body Postures, A Growing Number Of People Are Learning The Complementary Practice Of Pranayama To Deepen And Enrich Their Practice.

the Yoga Of Breath Is A Guide To Learning The Fundamentals Of Pranayama And Incorporating Them Into An Existing Yoga Practice. Rosen's Approach Is Easy To Follow With Step-by-step Descriptions Of Breath And Body Awareness Exercises Accompanied By Clear Illustrations. The Book Also Covers The History And Philosophy Of Pranayama, Offers Useful Practice Tips, And Teaches Readers How To Use Props To Enhance The Exercises.

An introduction to the practice of pranayama explains how to incorporate breathing exercises into a yoga practice, cites their spiritual and health benefits, and offers a history and philosophy of the practice "SIXTEEN YEARS AGO my wife and I went on a five-month trip through China, Tibet, Nepal, and India."