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Science of Breath Paperback – January 25, 2007

by Rama (Author), Rudolph Ballentine (Author), Alan Hymes (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 744 ratings
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"... this text is absolutely the most lucid examination of the interface between Western medicine and yoga I have discovered... rarely in available literature have the physiological facts been presented in such accessible form... " -- Norman Weinstein, Yoga Journal

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Swami Rama founded the Himalayan International Institute of Yoga Science and Philosophy, the Himalayan Insititute Hospital Trust in India, and many centers throughout the world. A student of both Himalayan cave monasteries and European universities, he founded the Himalayan Institute to create a bridge between the ancient teachings of the East and modern scientific approaches of the West.

Rudolph Ballentine, M.D., is a respected leader in the field of alternative and complementary medicine. A physician and psychiatrist, he studied medicine in the U.S., psychology in the U.S. and France, and both Ayurveda and homeopathy in India.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0893891517
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Himalayan Institute Press (January 25, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 119 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780893891510
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0893891510
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 0.035 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.99 x 10 x 1.85 inches
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Balachander Rajagopalan
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book !
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2013
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My wife and I got interested in Swami Rama's book after reading the paperback edition of "Living with the Himalayan Masters". After that we decided to read all his books.

My wife has learnt yoga and also done a certificate course from a reputed Yoga Institute near our home. As per her, the book is very good for laymen like me.

I am a hardcore maintenance engineer and usually believe in tangible things and yet this book has got me thinking about the 'other' way of looking at life.

The book by itself is very clear in its writing and has got me interested in knowing more and practicing yoga and 'prana' .

A must for anyone is today's stressed out world. More than social networking where more than 97% of the people you are interacting with are the ones you really did not want to be in touch with, what one needs is to 'network' with one's own self and find peace and tranquility.

Balachander
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sanjeev
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2022
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A must read for all Pranayama Practitioners!!!
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Teacher Nash
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2018
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Great explanation on the breath and how different techniques can help us feel better!! I truly enjoyed this book because the author explains how to control the breath and it’s benefits with great detail.
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Joseph J. Truncale
4.0 out of 5 stars A good basic book on the important factors involved in learning proper breathing techniques.
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2018
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I have always been interested various forms of Asian and Indian exercise and health movements and exercises. As a lifelong martial artist and exercise enthusiast I am always seeking to learn new and unique ways to improve myself. When I saw this 127 page soft cover book (The science of breath: a practical guide by Swami Rama, Rudolph Ballentine, MD. and Alan Hymes, M.D.) on Amazon for a bargain price I had to purchase it.

I found it interesting that I already teach many of these same breathing exercises in my Chair/Seated Tai Chi, Qigong and Yoga for seniors and the physically challenged classes, but this book explained in much greater detail the many aspects involved in proper breathing. This book covered the following material: a foreword by Linda Johnsen, an introduction by John Clarke, M.D., why bother to breath? Yoga and the body of energy, following your nose: nasal function and energy, portal to higher awareness: the science of breath and recommendations for further study.

Even though this book was published in 1979, and 1998 the information is still relevant today. If you are seeking an easy to understand book on the importance of proper breathing you should check out this volume.

Rating: 4 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Never trust a politician: A critical review of politics and politicians).
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Jalila
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple and effective.
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2020
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While the authors don't give insight to my most vexing questions, "Which came first the chicken or the egg?" and, by simple extention, "who created god? ", they do provide a clear discussion on the mundane act of breathing. Who would have thought the correct way of breathing could lead one to better health. Or enlightenment. This is a book I will treat more like a manual - specific chapters to be read over and over until so engrained it's practices become as natural as breathing.
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Dharminder S Siddhu
5.0 out of 5 stars So we gotta make the best of every breath
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2015
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It is a must read, concise to the point and powerful. A physiological look at the more subtle aspects of breathing which we all take for granted, but does not last forever. So we gotta make the best of every breath!!!
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beverley-ann laurie
5.0 out of 5 stars WHEN I READ THIS BOOK I FOUND IT DEEPLY INTERESTING ...
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2015
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WHEN I READ THIS BOOK I FOUND IT DEEPLY INTERESTING THE BREATH AND BREATHING IS THE MOST IMPORTANT EXERCISE WE CAN DO YET IT PROBABLY THE LAST THING WE THINK OF IT SHOULD BE THE FIRST. A VERY INSPIRING BOOK FOR HEALTH AND HEALING A MUST READ
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Karine Shellshear
3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting but not always engaging.
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2013
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I think the appraisal of the physical aspects of breath in a scientific sense did not need to be so laboured. People reading this sort of book simply want to know why and how does pranayama work. There are some relevant factual observations but these go on and on. The interesting part is about the integration of Yoga, yet this is comparatively brief and does not give much detail about the various practices, nor when to apply which practice. If we wanted so much science we could have bought a science book. None the less - great idea to try and bring together paradigms of East and West as concerns the yogic breath!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good book for right breathing
Reviewed in Canada on July 11, 2023
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Very much knowledgeable it teaches how to do right breathing! Little boring when too much medical information is included in it!
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Moha Gandhi
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book for people practicing Pranayam
Reviewed in India on March 28, 2022
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This is practical guideline to understand how does the body function for breathing, the mind body and soul connection of breath, the methods to breathe deep and better and finally ways to achive balanced brearth to reach a meditative and conscious state of mind.
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Jorma Rusanen
5.0 out of 5 stars ok
Reviewed in Germany on April 9, 2020
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Cliente Amazon
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in Spain on August 22, 2018
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An absolute essential for any yogi looking to take their practice further. A really interesting look at the anatomy of the nose & it's significant influence on our lives. A lovely summary of breathing exercises & suggestions for improving meditation practice. X
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Alberto
4.0 out of 5 stars Molto buono, anche se non esaustivo come pratica
Reviewed in Italy on April 7, 2015
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Ho trovato il libro molto buono dato che fornisce anche una vasta visione occidentale della respirazione includendo dettagli riguardanti anatomia, processi chimici, neurologici ecc.
Trovo però che la parte pratica, sopratutto quella riguardante le basi della meccanica della respirazione che si dovrebbe adottare, (ad es. sezione titolata Rhythmic Diaphragmatic Breathing) manchi di dettagli specifici per me necessari; nonostante ciò è VERAMENTE un buon inizio (per me lo è stato) per iniziare la ricerca di un modo migliore di respirare ed iniziare a farsi qualche domanda in merito; consiglio quindi vivamente di leggerlo a chi è agli inizi di questa ricerca e a chi pratica yoga solamente sotto l'aspetto asana.
Consiglio inoltre il supporto di un insegnante, un operatore competente nel campo (come ovviamente indicato anche nel libro) o comunque di non limitare la ricerca a questo testo; consiglio pertanto il libro Pranayama: The Breath of Yoga di Maehle Gregor, premettendo che non tutto il materiale in esso contenuto è utile ad un non-praticante di yoga, molte spiegazioni sulle meccaniche del respiro vengono spiegate (ed è difficile trovarle in altre fonti), si potrebbe dire che i libri si integrano a vicenda.
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