Breathing: The Art and Science of Pranayama by Stephens, Mark
Breathing: The Art and Science of Pranayama by Stephens, Mark

Breathing: The Art and Science of Pranayama

A comprehensive guide to the power of breath - An immersive guide to the ancient Indian tradition...
$29.98 USD
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Author: Mark Stephens
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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Breathing: The Art and Science of Pranayama by Stephens, Mark

Breathing: The Art and Science of Pranayama

$29.98
Breathing: The Art and Science of Pranayama by Stephens, Mark

Breathing: The Art and Science of Pranayama

$29.98
Author: Mark Stephens
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Description
A comprehensive guide to the power of breath

- An immersive guide to the ancient Indian tradition of pranayama that traces its evolution from shamanic and Vedic roots to modern yoga practices

- Integrates classical teachings with modern science, including anatomy and neurology, to explain the holistic benefits of pranayama

- Offers detailed physical and energetic preparation, including asanas, bandhas, and cleansing methods, plus instruction in over 25 pranayama techniques

Pranayama, the ancient yogic art of conscious breathing, holds profound potential to transform your physical health, mental clarity, and spiritual awareness. Current research into the respiratory and nervous systems helps illuminate the holistic benefits of this tradition.

In this book Mark Stephens presents an accessible and comprehensive study of pranayama. He details its roots in the pan-Eurasian shamanic tradition, the Vedas, Upanishads, early Buddhism and Jainism, and its fullest development through tantra, hatha yoga, and contemporary breathwork. Stephens offers systematic instruction for foundational practices, such as posture refinement, nasal cleansing, and pelvic floor activation. He also teaches advanced techniques for cultivating presence, interoception, and spiritual insight.

Stephens shows how pranayama can benefit you across your lifespan, and he highlights its applicability to a range of health conditions, including pregnancy, ADHD, PTSD, long COVID, asthma, and other respiratory ailments. He shows how breathwork can deepen meditation, enhance intimacy, and restore our innate breathing rhythms that are often lost due to stress and social conditioning.

Uniting ancient wisdom and contemporary science, Breathing offers an immersive and empowering path to transform your body and consciousness.

Author: Mark Stephens
Publisher: Healing Arts Press
Published: 10/06/2026
Pages: 528
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 2.48lbs
Size: 9.94h x 8.01w x 1.12d
ISBN: 9798888504390

About the Author
Mark Stephens is the author of five bestselling yoga books, including Teaching Yoga and Yoga Therapy. Practicing since 1991 and teaching worldwide since 1996, he has studied and practiced in the ashtanga, Iyengar, and tantra traditions and has engaged deeply with yoga histories and philosophies, somatic psychology, and evidence-based sources. He has trained yoga teachers and therapists for three decades and served as the "For Teachers" columnist for Yoga Journal for two years. He lives on California's central coast.
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