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Table of contents :
Foreword by Richard Miller
Introduction: Bhāvana (Intention): Busting Myths
1. The Origins of Prāṇāyāma
2. Prāṇa, the Subtle Body, and the Energy Bank Account
3. The Biochemistry of Respiration
4. Hyperventilation: The Saṃskāra of Breathing Too Much
5. Biomechanical Considerations: Nose versus Mouth
6. Center Stage: The Diaphragm
7. The Core, the Bandhas, and the Breath
8. The Emotional Brain and the Breath
9. The Mind of the Subtle Body: Citta, Chakras, and the Breath
10. Prāṇāyāma as Kumbhāka
11. Therapeutic Applications: Healing Through the Breath
Breathing Pattern Disorders Screening
In Conclusion
Appendix I: Āsana Practices to Restore Prāṇa
Appendix II: A Guide to Teaching Functional Breathing for Yoga Teachers, Yoga Therapists, and Healthcare Practitioners
Appendix III: Prāṇāyāma Curriculum for Program Directors: Key Concepts and Practices
Sanskrit Glossary
Physiology Glossary
Endnotes
Index
Acknowledgements
