The Tao of Natural Breathing: For Health, Well-Being, and Inner Growth
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By: Dennis Lewis
Format: Paperback
From: Rodmell Press
Pub. Date: February 2006
From: Rodmell Press
Pub. Date: February 2006
Product Details:
Catalog: Book
Release Date: 2006-03-02
Media: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 208
Ean: 9781930485143
Isbn: 193048514X
Catalog: Book
Release Date: 2006-03-02
Media: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 208
Ean: 9781930485143
Isbn: 193048514X
ABOUT THE BOOK
EDITORIAL REVIEW
Dennis Lewis draws on his many years of study in the Gurdjieff work, Advaita Vedanta, and Taoism to show how natural, whole-body breathing can improve health, increase energy, and support the quest for inner growth. Along with breathing practices designed to open the three primal energy centers, the book defines natural breathing; provides a clear, illustrated description of the physiology of breathing; and offers suggestions on how to use spacious breathing both in times of stress and in everyday life.
USER REVIEWS
"A very good introduction to Taoist breathing practice that combines a strong foundation of theory with plenty of exercises to get the reader started on the path of healthy breathing.
This is also an important reference text for anyone already doing Taoist practice, especially the approach taught by Mantak Chia. "
~ Written on 2008-07-13
This is also an important reference text for anyone already doing Taoist practice, especially the approach taught by Mantak Chia. "
~ Written on 2008-07-13
"THis book has tons of great info. It has expanded my awareness and given me new ways to experience the breath. It has also given me new ways to describe and explore the breath to/with my yoga students."
~ Written on 2007-12-18
~ Written on 2007-12-18
"This is the best book I have read regarding breathing. In fact this is the 4th copy I have bought of this book as I keep giving it away"
~ Written on 2007-01-09
~ Written on 2007-01-09
"As we age, many of us fall into the habit of shallow or effortfull breathing, and then find it impossible to simply breathe easily and deeply on a regular basis. In order to return to natural breathing, you'll first want to know exactly what natural breathing is and isn't. In 'The Tao of Natural Breathing' Dennis Lewis describes the mechanics of breathing and all that's involved in a natural breath. Dennis gently guides you through a "perceptual reeducation", so you can begin to become aware of your own breathing pattern - where it flows easily, and where it doesn't - and start making changes in the right direction. Natural breathing is one of the pillars on which my work as a vision educator rests, and Dennis' guidance has been very valuable to me.
Esther 'Joy' van der Werf, Visions Of Joy"
~ Written on 2006-08-19
Esther 'Joy' van der Werf, Visions Of Joy"
~ Written on 2006-08-19
"I'm glad to see my firend and colleague Dennis Lewis' seminal book back in print. For anyone wishing to explore the wonders of their own breathing mechanism, I can unreservedly recommend "The Tao of Natural Breathing."
Being a breathing specialist myself, I have read just about every book that's been published about breathing techniques and breath education, and Dennis' stands out as being the most insightful, as well as the most practical. Dennis doesn't get caught up in many of the myths and misconceptions surrounding breathing - including the notion that there's a "right" way to do it. Instead, he fosters a true spirit of exploration and exprimentation that can lead the reader to a deeper understanding of their own process, and a profound experience of their "natural breath.""
~ Written on 2006-06-24
Being a breathing specialist myself, I have read just about every book that's been published about breathing techniques and breath education, and Dennis' stands out as being the most insightful, as well as the most practical. Dennis doesn't get caught up in many of the myths and misconceptions surrounding breathing - including the notion that there's a "right" way to do it. Instead, he fosters a true spirit of exploration and exprimentation that can lead the reader to a deeper understanding of their own process, and a profound experience of their "natural breath.""
~ Written on 2006-06-24