{"product_id":"the-yoga-of-breath-a-step-by-step-guide-to-pranayama-9781570628894","title":"The Yoga of Breath: A Step-By-Step Guide to Pranayama","description":"\u003cb\u003eDiscover the basics and benefits of breath control--pranayama--and how to incorporate it into your yoga practice\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor several thousand years, yogis have drawn on the powerful practice of pranayama, a technique of controlling the breath to maximize \u003ci\u003eprana\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003easanas\u003c\/i\u003e, or body postures, a growing number of people are learning the complementary practice of pranayama to deepen and enrich their practice. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Yoga of Breath \u003c\/i\u003eis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Shambhala\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/13\/2002\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781570628894\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.96h x 6.28w x 0.85d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/15\/2002 pg. 188\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Richard Rosen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36660081426588,"sku":"9781570628894","price":18.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_3ddacb9b-05d3-452d-964a-2d342e556880.jpg?v=1603896094","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-yoga-of-breath-a-step-by-step-guide-to-pranayama-9781570628894","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}