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040			_cIIT Kanpur
041			_aeng
082			_a181.45 _bSa71p
100			_aSaraswati, Swami Niranjanananda
245			_aPrana and pranayama _cSwami Niranjanananda Saraswati
260			_aMunger _bYoga Publications Trust _c2016
300			_aviii, 362p
520			_aPrana 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			_aHatha yoga
650			_aPranayama
942			_cBK
999			_c566529 _d566529