In this book Dermot Ryan aims to make the ancient practice of Pranayama more accessible to everyone. Whether you are a daily, weekly, infrequent yoga practitioner, or just have a general interest in healthy living, this book will be a significant addition to your library. For millennia, Pranayama was an esoteric practice. Despite being the fourth limb of Yoga, only those seeking spiritual evolution practiced it. The importance of Pranayama and the value this practice brings to our health and wellbeing is only now being realised and appreciated. Dermot has endeavoured to make each exercise as simple as possible. Descriptions are concise and easy to follow. Health benefits, both physical and psychological, are clearly described. The book moves through each stage of a Pranayama/Breathwork practice. Dermot’s straightforward style enables students to build a solid foundation and work towards a higher level of practice, if they choose to.
Also covered is: What is Prana? How should I sit? The Nitric Oxide effect, The Nervous System and many other topics, again, described in a short and concise style. The classical Pranayamas such as Nadi Shodhana, Bhastrika, Surya Bheda etc. are all included in this book.