
INDEX. - CHAPTER Page
CHAPTER I. - SALAAM.
CHAPTER II. - "BREATH IS LIFE."
CHAPTER III. - THE EXOTERIC THEORY OF BREATH.
CHAPTER IV. - THE ESOTERIC THEORY OF BREATH.
CHAPTER V. - THE NERVOUS SYSTEM.
CHAPTER VI. - NOSTRIL-BREATHING VS. MOUTH-BREATHING.
CHAPTER VII. - FOUR METHODS OF RESPIRATION.
(1) HIGH BREATHING.
(2) MID BREATHING.
This guide invites listeners to explore the ancient art of yogic breathing, stripping away the exotic myths that often surround the practice. Written in clear, everyday language, it shows how the simple act of breath can become a tool for physical health, mental balance, and deeper self‑awareness. By linking Western curiosity with time‑tested Eastern wisdom, the book offers a fresh perspective that feels both grounded and inspiring.
The first sections walk you through the basics of nasal versus mouth breathing, the four principal respiration methods, and step‑by‑step exercises designed to develop a “complete breath.” Later chapters hint at the subtle psychic and spiritual dimensions that emerge as the practice deepens, all while remaining practical enough for daily use. Listeners will come away with a toolbox of techniques they can try immediately, and a clearer sense of how breath connects body, mind, and spirit.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (128K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-09-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1862–1932
A prolific early New Thought writer, he blended self-help, mental science, and esoteric ideas into books that reached readers under his own name and several famous pseudonyms. His work helped shape popular writing on concentration, suggestion, and the power of thought in the early 20th century.
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