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Yoga is divided into several branches, ranging from that which teaches the control of the body, to that which teaches the attainment of the highest spiritual development. In the work we will not go into the higher phases of the subject, except when the "Science of Breath" touches... Read Full Overview

Excerpt: "Breath is Life"Life is absolutely dependent upon the act of breathing. "Breath is Life."Differ as they may upon details of theory and terminology, the Oriental and the Occidental agree upon these fundamental principles.To breathe is to live, and without breath there... Read Full Overview

Life depends on breath. "The Science of Breath" outlines simple but powerful techniques to improve breathing and enhance living. One who has mastered their breath also masters their Prana, or life force. Intelligent control of breathing leads to increased vitality and freedom... Read Full Overview

THE HINDU-YOGI Science of Breath - is an in-depth guide to breath and various techniques you can use to explore different aspects of mind and body. It is an excellent guide to mind, body and consciousness and when applied can help enhance a persons spiritual practice and yoga... Read Full Overview

Formally titled The Hindu-Yogi Science of Breath. In this classic text, Yogi Ramacharaka teaches us the art of moving our vital energy or life force to enhance our state of well being. Sounds innocent enough, but these techniques have been taught around the world for over 5,000... Read Full Overview

La respiraci n es la vida La vida es absolutamente dependiente en el acto de la respiraci n. Respirar es vivir, y sin aliento no hay vida. No s lo son los animales superiores dependen de aliento para la vida y la salud, sino tambi n las formas inferiores de vida animal debe respirar... Read Full Overview

The Hindu Yogis have always paid great attention to the Science of Breath, for reasons which will be apparent to the student who reads this book. Many Western writers have touched upon this phase of the Yogi teachings, but we believe that it has been reserved for the writer of... Read Full Overview

To breathe is to live, and without breath there is no life.Man in his normal state had no need of instruction in breathing. Like the child, he breathed naturally and properly, as nature intended him to do, but civilization has changed him in this and other respects.He has contracted... Read Full Overview

First published in 1903, "The Science of Breath" is the first of many titles on yoga and Hinduism by the mysterious Yogi Ramacharaka. There are no official records of this author and many scholars believe that he did not exist and the name is instead a pseudonym for the true... Read Full Overview

2018 Reprint of 1960 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition software. Originally published in 1903, this is a manual of the philosophy of physical, mental and spiritual development by the intelligent control of the breath... Read Full Overview

"Yogi system of Complete Breathing is of vital importance to every man, woman and child who wishes to acquire health and keep it. Its very simplicity keeps thousands from seriously considering it, while they spend fortunes in seeking health through complicated and expensive... Read Full Overview

The Hindu Yogi Science of Breath is a comprehensive guide to the ancient practice of pranayama, or the control and manipulation of the breath for physical, mental, and spiritual development. Written by Ramacharaka, a renowned Yogi and expert in the field of Eastern philosophy,... Read Full Overview

It is likely that the author of this work is actually William Atkinson, a new thought proponent and profuse author and editor. Nonetheless, despite the pseudonym, the work is very good; the breathing exercises are largely authentic in form and useful for those engaging in Hinduism,... Read Full Overview