Yogi Bhajan: Praana Praanee Praanayam
Exploring the Breath Technology of Kundalini Yoga as Taught by Yogi Bhajan
This is an in-depth collection of classic and never before published breath techniques given by Yogi Bhajan, Master of Kundalini Yoga, to exalt the human spirit. Yogi Bhajan said: 'The main problem in the world is stress. It is not going to decrease - it is going to increase. If the shock can be harnessed through pranayam (breathing exercises), then the entire stress and disease can be eliminated.'
You are sure to appreciate the many beautiful illustrations of rishis and yoginis that accompany this 214 page spiral bound book. The wide range of praanayams and kriyas include: Karnee Kriya, Sahai Sukh Dhyan, Chattar Chaya Kriya, Sneezing Buddha, Kriya for Victory, Chakra Praan, Whistling Ardas Bhaee, Ashtang Agni Kriya, plus numerous alternate nostrils praanayams, and breathing in various stroke patterns.
Harijot Kaur, who compiled and illustrated the book, has included fascinating tips from Yogi Bhajan's teachings on the vayus, the nadis, praana and apaana, Breath of Fire, suspending the breath on the inhalation and exhalation, and whistling breath.
Yogi Bhajan (1929 - 2004), also known as Siri Singh Sahib, was the Master of Kundalini Yoga, the Yoga of Awareness, and Teacher of Teachers in the West. He was a master of Kundalini by the age of 16 and he had the vision of bringing the Yoga to the West. In 1969 he gave his first lecture in the USA. He the spiritual director of the 3HO (Healthy, Happy, Holy Organization) Foundation, which today is one of the world's largest yoga-teaching bodies.