Refining the Breath

A simple, straightforward, and accessible approach to the practice of pranayama, which also goes into vital points about the anatomy and physiology of the breath and the deeper spiritual aspects of the practice.

Refining the Breath

$25

Refining the Breath offers you a simple, straightforward and accessible approach to the practice of pranayama.

The book includes the most pertinent and vital points about the anatomy and physiology of the breath, user-friendly instructions, and descriptions of simple variations on the practice — and also gives you deeper insight into the spiritual dimensions of the practice.

Not only are the fundamentals of pranayama covered, but also descriptions of appropriate seated postures, the uses of mudra and marma points to deepen the practice, and also the relationship of the practice to the experience of the chakras and of the kundalini — the foundation of the hatha yoga tradition.

The book is truebound, with a water-resistent velvet lamination, 8 1/2 by 11 inches.

  • Refining the Breath is 192 pages

Shipping is by US Postal Service Priority Mail, with tracking available.

  • Shipping is available to countries outside of the United States. While shipping charged for these orders is expensive ($40), the actual cost of shipping averages around $70, so you are actually receiving a reduced rate.
  • Shipping times can vary from country to country, and in some cases shipping protocols within some countries can cause delays, which are unpredictable.
  • US Priority Mail, while slightly more expensive, is the fastest and most reliable form of shipping, especially outside of the USA.
  • If the shipment of your order is taking longer than you would expect, email Doug Keller at doyoga@mac.com

Other Books by Doug Keller

In addition to these two volumes on the therapeutic value of yoga practice, Doug has written these books on pranayama, yoga philosophy, and an early book on Anusara principles for the practice of hatha yoga.

Volume 1 provides the 'Foundations' for understanding therapeutic wisdom of yoga, put in terms of our evolving understanding of the myofascia and its role in pain problems — and how this can be addressed through principles of yoga practice. Link to Details

Volume 2 is designed to be of immediate use to practitioners, and is a reference for dealing with specific problems — feet, knees, hips, low back, neck and shoulders, and how to address them in practice. The book assumes some familiarity with yoga postures. Link to Details

$25

Yoga phiosophy is the product of a rich evolution of thought about the meaning and purpose of practice. What exactly does the philosophy of yoga 'teach?' The richness of what yoga philosophy has to offer lies in exploring this very question.

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