Breathing / Pranayama
In addition to the material that I have accumulated on Art of Living's breathing practice, there are other sources for this method of practice. .
- Cultivating Prana by Robert E. Svoboda. A eloquent essay about the interrelation of prana with body and mind. "Prana is the energy that drives life, the power that animates the body, enlivens the mind, spurs the soul. Prana is life's inspiration, its foundation, its tenacity; it is the sure hand on the tiller, the wise voice of good counsel, the urge to health and harmony that craves to turn our bodies into havens where we can take shelter from the storms of the hectic modern world. Prana is at work at every instant in every cell of every living organism, seeking ever to deliver us from disease and confirm us in health, but only in those few people who are genetically fated to be healthy does prana automatically regulate its momentum. "
- BrainEnergy's advice on breathing.
- Amy Weintraub's excellent site on yoga therapy for wellbeing. Her work starts from the foundation of breathwork, including Art of Living. Her audio CD, Breathe to Beat the Blues is a great introduction to pranayama practice. Her book, Yoga for Depression, is really a gateway in to the healing power of bodywork.
- Breath of God: the breathing practices of pranayama by Judith H. Lasater
- Dennis Lewis is the author of several books and a CD set on breathing. Authentic Breathing is not yoga but part of the stress reduction approach through breathing. Other links on breathwork. Please note that the site seems to have a real slow response time.
- Yoga breathing exercises from Amnol Mehta, with videos.
- Yoga Journal's Pranayama section
- Yoga + Joyful Living Pranayama section
