{"product_id":"prana-one-breath-many-worlds","title":"Prana: One Breath, Many Worlds","description":"What is prana?\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it just breath? A metaphor for spirit? A biological energy? Or something more?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003ePrana: One Breath, Many Worlds\u003c\/em\u003e, Bernie Clark--author of the bestselling \u003cem\u003eThe Complete Guide to Yin Yoga\u003c\/em\u003e--invites readers on a journey through ancient myths, spiritual practices, and cutting-edge science in search of one of yoga's most mysterious and foundational ideas: prana. Blending historical scholarship with personal experience, Clark weaves a tapestry of stories that explore prana as fire, wind, water, and breath--moving from shamanic roots to temple rituals, from the Upanishads to Theosophy, from early Greek philosophy to modern yoga retreats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombining rigorous research with captivating storytelling, the book offers: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA deep dive into the spiritual and scientific roots of breath across cultures\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePersonal vignettes and retreat experiences that ground the philosophy in lived practice\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eInsightful comparisons of Eastern and Western views of soul, spirit, and vitality\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA mythological exploration of symbols like serpents, trees, water, and the stars\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart memoir, part history, part philosophical reflection, \u003cem\u003ePrana\u003c\/em\u003e offers an illuminating exploration of the life force that animates us all. Whether you are a yoga teacher, student, philosopher, or simply a seeker of deeper truths, this book will expand your understanding--and your breath.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bernie Clark","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47286802415852,"sku":"9781777687328","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9781777687328.jpg?v=1770463875","url":"https:\/\/intl.allstora.com\/products\/prana-one-breath-many-worlds","provider":"Allstora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}