Praana, Praanee, Praanayam

This is an in-depth collection of classic breath techniques from the Kundalini Yoga teachings to exalt the human spirit. Compiled and illustrated by Harijot Kaur, it shares up to 100 different meditations using various types of praanayam practices, such as segmented breath, whistle breath, sipping the breath, alternating nostrils and more. It brings clear and concise instructions on the bhandas-the locks-which support the breath and its movement, and fascinating tips on the vayus, the nadis, praana and apaana, Breath of Fire, suspending the breath on the inhalation and exhalation. We first enter this life as spirit and then we are born. We spend our early years learning how to function in a physical body and in material circumstances. This allows us to survive, but there comes a time when we must understand and reclaim our spirit, our energetic nature. Essentially we must know ourselves as praanee, creatures who live by praana, the basic life energy of the universe. To make this shift, we need to expand our understanding of our energy blueprint. And to understand, we must first experience.Come to understand Praana and yourself as a Praanee in an entirely new way; explore the hundreds of praanayam practices and become a master of the breath, and in turn, master your life!