The Science of Breath
In 1903, The Science of Breath introduced Americans to yoga. Throughout this work, Western biology is mixed with Indian spiritual practices to show readers how to breathe better and improve their lives. Yoga can increase focus, decrease stress, and bring the practitioner greater awareness. Anyone interested in yoga will find this helpful guide a great way to start their practice.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars excellent value and great book
This is a great book. I utilize it on a daily basis and can truly confirm the value it has regarding my quality of life. Just a few breathes can change my total outlook on a situation and effectively change that situation. talk about stress relief.
4 Stars sue me, i’m weird
This book is a blend of western science and ideas and practices from yoga, but mostly science. I was able to learn about the science that might justify practices like “alternate nostril breathing.” I learned about how flow through each nostril varies depending on time of day, mood and brain activity.
I became so fascinated I went on to use the neti pot (for cleaning nasal passages). Then I learned how to pass a sterilized string from one nostril, to the back of the throat, and then out the other nostril (for cleaning). The book mentions such things.
I suppose I obsessed on this because I realized through reading this book that one nasal passage always seemed blocked. And indeed, after visiting a doctor, it turns out I have one nostril significantly blocked by a polyp.
But this is probably an example of how these books can get you in trouble, or waste your time. The book helped me learn and discover something important about myself, but I might have caused myself some damage. I probably should have consulted a doctor much earlier in the process.
But still, a good book.
5 Stars Great Read
I enjoyed Science of Breath and appreciated this book by Yogi Ramacharaka. This is a must read.
5 Stars /Science of Breath
Time tested excerises from many centries past,
that will improve you mentally, physically, and
spiritually.
5 Stars Science of Breath
The question is “To Breath or Not to Breath !?”
To add perhaps, to how to Breath !?
Pricless book, full of Wisdom !
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