num_pages: 160
description: A leading yoga guru and meditation teacher offers step-by-step breathing exercises revealing how breathwork can enhance your mental and physical well-beingBreathing is the most fundamental of our bodys physical processes and our most intimate companionyet most of us give it little to no thought. However once fully acknowledged and harnessed the power of the breath is unlimited. It can ease stress and anxiety boost energy and stamina enhance self-confidence sharpen the ability to focus strengthen the quality of voice and even relieve pain.With The Power of Breath  renowned yoga teacher Swami Saradananda aims to give gentle yet powerful guidance on the art of breathing from the basic practices to its myriad effects on the mind and body. She explores the five types of breathvitalizing ( prana ) nourishing ( samana ) expansive ( vyana ) cleansing ( apana ) and expressive ( udana )and provides breathing exercises for each one. She also offers mini programs for targeting specific common ailments and issues such as asthma skin disorders depression lethargy and phobiasplus ways to harness your breath to enhance vocal dramatic or sports performance.With evocative artwork inspiring photography and easy-to-follow guidance this book will enhance and affirm your daily life through the power of breathwork.
language: English
title: The Power of Breath: The Art of Breathing Well for Harmony, Happiness and Health
publisher: Watkins Publishing