Prana Vidya

by Satyananda Saraswati, Niranjananandaji

Prana Vidya is an advanced yogic practice distilled from the classical traditions and developed in the Satyananda Yoga system.It involves a deep exploration of prana,the life force,and develops the ability to channel this under-lying principles of existence.Not only does the practice allow access to subtle levels of consciousness,but it is also an effective healing method. This book is divided in two parts.The first part discusses the theory of prana vidya,from the yogic cross cultutal and scientific points of view.The second part includes the practicesm beginning with preparatory and fundamental techniques and gradually moving into advanced methods.The detailed practices systematically guide the practitioner towards a refined pranic awareness and control,eventually leading to mastery in directing the vital force of life. Prana Vidya is the sequel to Prana and Pranayamama which provides for a basic understanding awareness and control of prana,forming the ground upon which prana vidya can be practiced.

Genres: Spirituality

271 pages, Paperback

First published August 13, 2013

About the author

Swami Satyananda Saraswati was a sannyasin, yoga teacher and guru in both his native India and the West. He founded the International Yoga Fellowship in 1956 and the Bihar School of Yoga in 1963. He has authored over 80 books, including the well-known Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha, recognised internationally as one of the most systematic yoga manuals today. Since its first publication by the Bihar School of yoga in 1969 it has been reprinted seventeen times and translated into many languages.