The Practice of Pranayama An In-Depth Guide to the Yoga of Breath

For thousands of years yoga practitioners have tapped into the power of pranayama, a method of focused breathing to rejuvenate the body and mind, and to bring about spiritual transformation. Here Richard Rosen presents an in-depth program on pranayama designed for beginners as well as for those with an existing practice who are looking to build upon their experience and refine their technique. On 7 CDs, he offers easy-to-follow, guided breathing instructions and then goes on to lead pranayama routines that create an ideal structure for pranayama practice at home. The program includes:

• a 16-page booklet that provides an overview of pranayama
• instruction on ujjayi, violma, and bhramari breaths that form the foundation of pranayama

• more advanced breathing techniques like ratio breathing, digital pranayama, and inner and outer retention

• eight different guided pranayama routines

• twelve guided meditations with visualizations in shavasana

• and much more