The Power of Breath by Saradanandra, Swami -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Dedication Contents Introduction

The importance of breathing well The body–breath–mind connection Understanding your breath

Chapter 1. Exploring your Breath

How your breath works Your energetic breath Breathing for stress-relief Assessing your breath Cleansing your respiratory system Preparing for breathing The art of sitting

Chapter 2. Your Vitalizing Breath: Understanding Prana

Your dynamic life-force Prana visualization Prana fable Coping with negative emotions Directing prana Letting go Aligning your energies Integrating your complementary halves Breathing for balance Prana exercise sequence

Chapter 3. Your Nourishing Breath: Understanding Samana

Your digesting breath Samana visualization Samana fable Drawing on the warmth of the sun Firing up positive energy Igniting motivation Cooling your anger Samana exercise sequence

Chapter 4. Your Expansive Breath: Understanding Vyana

Breathing from your heart Vyana visualization Vyana fable Thinking outside the box Walking with your breath Enhancing your self-image Opening your lungs Breathing with compassion Vyana exercise sequence

Chapter 5. Your Cleansing Breath: Understanding Apana

Clearing out your system Apana visualization Releasing tension Overcoming stress Breathing for new life Rooting your breath Climbing the breath ladder Eliminating negative thoughts Apana exercise sequence

Chapter 6. Your Expressive Breath: Understanding Udana

Tapping your inspirational energy Udana visualization Udana fable Breathing for success Your upward-flying breath The sounds of silence Preserving positive energy Floating on air Udana exercise sequence

Directory: Health and Performance Programmes

ADD/ADHD Anger Anxiety/panic attacks Asthma/skin disorders Chronic fatigue/lack of energy/ lethargy Circulatory issues Concentration Depression Digestive problems Dyslexia Grief Hay fever/allergies High blood pressure Insomnia Meditation Migraines/headaches Pregnancy/childbirth Pre-menstrual syndrome Sports performance Stress Weight problems

Glossary Further reading/resources Acknowledgements Copyright

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