Prana and pranayama (Record no. 566529)
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| 003 - CONTROL NUMBER IDENTIFIER | |
| control field | OSt |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| ISBN | 9788186336793 |
| 040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE | |
| Transcribing agency | IIT Kanpur |
| 041 ## - LANGUAGE CODE | |
| Language code of text/sound track or separate title | eng |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 181.45 |
| Item number | Sa71p |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--AUTHOR NAME | |
| Personal name | Saraswati, Swami Niranjanananda |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Prana and pranayama |
| Statement of responsibility, etc | Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Place of publication | Munger |
| Name of publisher | Yoga Publications Trust |
| Year of publication | 2016 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Number of Pages | viii, 362p |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc | Prana and Pranayama, by Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati, is a comprehensive book on the philosophy of prana the life force, and pranayama the expansion and control of the life force. This book offers a complete explanation of the science of pranayama as presented in the classical texts and as taught in the Satyananda Yoga Tradition by Bihar School of Yoga. The book explores the theory of prana and its related yogic concepts such as koshas, chakras, nadis and mantras. It also discusses respiratory physiology and current research undertaken on pranayama. The book also has a practical section, which contains particular guidelines for practicing pranayama, explained through instructions and illustrations. Throughout the book, biblical sources enhance the reader's understanding, bringing to light the unique spirit and intent of these classical teachings. |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical Term | Hatha yoga |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical Term | Pranayama |
| 942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA) | |
| Koha item type | Books |
| Withdrawn status | Lost status | Damaged status | Not for loan | Collection code | Home library | Current library | Date acquired | Cost, normal purchase price | Full call number | Accession Number | Cost, replacement price | Koha item type |
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| General Stacks | PK Kelkar Library, IIT Kanpur | PK Kelkar Library, IIT Kanpur | 17/04/2023 | 500.00 | 181.45 Sa71p | GB2498 | 500.00 | Books |