The Illuminated Breath

From our first breath to our last, we spend our entire lives in a perpetual cycle of inhalations and exhalations. Yet few of us are taught how to breathe, why we breathe, or the ways in which the breath influences us emotionally, energetically, physically, and spiritually.

The Illuminated Breath is a revolutionary manual on unlocking the power of the breath. With humor, clarity, and an appreciation for the art of storytelling, revered yoga practitioner Dylan Werner delves into the rich histories of breathing techniques and breath work, while validating these practices with a strong lean toward physiology and science. Inside you’ll find

• An accessible overview of the physiology of breathing
• Information about how energy flows through the body and how the breath can be used to regulate that flow
• A thorough review of pranayama, the ancient yoga practice of breath control, and key practices that can be used on their own or combined into sequences to achieve specific goals
• Ten sequenced breath practices designed to promote deep relaxation, improve sleep, relieve anxiety, enhance cognitive function boost athletic performance and recovery, and more

Whether or not you are a yoga practitioner, this book can help you live a better, happier, and healthier life. Embark on a life-changing journey as you learn how to breathe optimally and bring yourself into balance, one inhalation and exhalation at a time.