Pranayama A Conscious Way of Breathing 

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About the Book

The present book introduces us intelligently to the basic breathing practices and describes the fundamental aspects of their psycho-physiology. this is meant for the people who are following a hectic life in the world of constant and fast changing surroundings. This will help to experience with their own breath consciously ot bring a harmonious balance in their constitution of the body, mind and soul and thereby getting tranquility, inner satisfaction and confidence in their life.

This way prove panacea to people who are weary of their restless activities and longing for inner peace, an inborn desire of the soul, a spiritual heritage of human beings. Further it may help to build a bridge between the internal and external life to maintain balance and harmony in between positive and negative aspects of life.

From the back of the Book

Pranayama is the conscious perception and guidance of life energies which unfold self in complex from in the psycho-physical system of all living beings. Pranayama is a system of breath control. Pranayama has several aspects, directly perceptible ones and more subtly hidden ones. Prana manifests itself in body movements, in the metabolism, in sexuality and in all conscious procedures, and shows itself particularly clearly in the act of breathing.

This book is for readers living in the modern world of high-tech environment and life style, and searching for a soothing opposite pole to the external hectic life in the world of constant and fast changing surroundings to live an inner life in balance and harmony. When we are in a condition of stress, hectic and irritation causing nervousness, then our breath becomes flat and faster. In this state a deep and steady breathing, consciously done for at least few minutes, brings relief and relaxation. This is a simple act of Pranayama.

The present book introduces us intelligently to the basic breathing practices and describes the fundamental aspects of their psycho-physiology.

About the Author

Ranjit Sen Gupta initiated to yoga at the adolescent age by a Yoga-Master. Project Engineer by profession, he has been following yoga practices ardently to have physical and spiritual inner strength to overcome health problem. This research-based book is his first venture.

Contents:

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgement

List of Figures and Charts

Chapter I
PHYSIOLOGY OF BREATHING

I-1 Respiratory Physiology
I-2 Lung Volumes and Capacities
I-3 Breathing Patterns
I-4 Airways
I-5 Dynamics of Breathing Mechanism
I-6 Neural Regulation of Breathing Cycle.
I-7 Difference in Breathing Aspects between Exercise and Pranayama
Conclusion of Chapter I

Chapter II
YOGA - THE BASIS OF PRANAYAMA

II-1 Path of Yoga
II-2 Classification of Yoga
II-3 Eight Disciplines of Astanga Yoga
   II-3.1 Yama (Controlling)
   II-3.2 Niyama (Rules and Disciplines)
   II-3.3 Asanas (Physical Postures)
   II-3.4 Pranayama (Yogic Breathing Process)
   II-3.5 Pratyahara (Withdraw)
   II-3.6 Dharana (Conceived Concentration)
   II-3.7 Dhyana (Meditation)
   II-3.8 Samadhi (Union with the Absolute)
II-4 Hatha Yoga
II-5 Kundalini Yoga
II-6 Mantra Yoga
Conclusion of Chapter II

Chapter III
PRANA-THE ESSENCE OF BREATH IS THE FUNDAMENTAL SOURCE OF PRANAYAMA

III-1 Definition of Pranayama
III-2 Existence and Aspects of Prana
III-3 Pranayama, the Healing Potentials
III-4 Different Forms of Prana
III-5 The Value of Pranayama Conclusion of Chapter III

Chapter IV
BASIC PREPARATIONS PRIOR TO PRANAYAMA PRACTICES

IV-1 Sitting Principles
IV-2 Breathing Principles
IV-3 Mental Foresight and Preparation
IV-4 Physical Conditions
IV-5 Place and Time of Practice
IV-6 Clothing
IV-7 Nutrition
IV-8 Hints and Preventions

Chapter V
VARIATIONS OF PRANAYAMA AND HOW THEY ARE PERFORMED

V-1 Relation in Breathing Sequences to Inhalation-Breath Holding-Exhalation
V-2 Additional Techniques Used in Pranayama Practices
   V-2.1 Mudras
   V-2.2 Bandhas
   V-2.3 Kumbhaka
   V-2.4 Shavasana
V-3 Bija Mantra
V-4 Pranayama Disciplines and Their Performances
   V-4.1 Basic Practice to Become Familiar with the Timing Ratios
   V-4.2 Ujjayi Pranayama
   V-4.3 Alternating Breathing
   V-4.4 Viloma Pranayama, Intermittent Respirations
   V-4.5 Anuloma Pranayama
   V-4.6 Pratiloma Pranayama
   V-4.7 Kapalabhati Pranayama
   V-4.8 Bhastrika Pranayama
   V-4.9 Shitali Pranayama
   V-4.10 Shitakari Pranayama
   V-4.11 Bhramari Pranayama
   V-4.12 Murchha and Plavini Pranayama
   V-4.13 Surya Bheda Pranayama
   V-4.14 Chandra Bheda Pranayama
   V-4.15 Pranayama Processes for the Purification of Astral Nerves Towards the Spiritual Attuement
   V-4.16 Pranayama on Basic Elements
   V-4.17 Nature Pranayama Conclusion of Chapter V

Chapter VI
KUNDALINI: The Dormant Cosmic Energy in Human Being

VI-1 Pratyahara (Withdraw)
VI-2 Dharana (Conceived Concentration)
VI-3 Dhyana (Meditation)
VI-4 The Evolution of Kundalini
VI-5 The Attributes of Kundalini Chakras and Nadis
VI-6 Awakening of Kundalini
VI-7 Kundalini Crisis and Conflicts

Chapter VII
TRAINING CHARTS FOR PRANAYAMA PERFORMANCES

Introduction to the Training Charts

CONCLUSION

Glossary

Bibliography

Index